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NLS: Talking Book Topics
November - December 2001
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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.
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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 Chan's Great Continent: China in Western Minds RC 48127
by Jonathan D. Spence
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Based on a series of lectures presented at Yale, a survey of China's influence
on the West from 1253 to the 1980s. Citing diplomatic reports, letters, plays,
films, poetry, and novels, Spence argues that the Western view of China has
been shaped by the observations of outsiders rather than the words of the Chinese
people themselves. 1998.
The Norton Book of American Autobiography RC 48490
edited by Jay Parini
read by MaryBeth Wise
6 cassettes
Presents more than sixty American autobiographies and memoirs from the seventeenth
to the twentieth centuries. Includes Mary Rowlandson's account of being captured
by Indians, Frederick Douglass's narrative of his life as a slave, and Mark
Twain's recollection of his childhood on the Mississippi. For senior high and
older readers. 1999.
Teller of Tales: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle RC 48653
by Daniel Stashower
read by Corrie James
4 cassettes
Biography of the doctor, athlete, traveler, writer, and spiritualist best known
as the creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in 1886. Describes Doyle's
frustration with the popularity of his character, Holmes, and Doyle's lifelong
study of the occult, which damaged his reputation. 1999.
World Religions: An Introduction for Students RC 48693
by Jeaneane Fowler and others
read by Margaret Strom
5 cassettes
Five British professors outline the tenets, rites, and traditions of Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, emphasizing the view that
these religions are relevant to life in the late twentieth century. Summarizes
basic information to enable believers and nonbelievers to engage in conversation
about the spiritual realm. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Cairo: The City Victorious RC 48700
by Max Rodenbeck
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
A correspondent for the Economist and longtime resident of Cairo presents
the city's history, inhabitants, and social life, mingled with personal observations.
Discusses Cairo's geographic importance, the prevailing influence of Islam,
and the pull of Western materialism. Portrays past elegance in contrast to twentieth-century
problems. 1998.
Hunting Down the Universe: The Missing Mass, Primordial Black Holes, and Other
Dark Matters RC 48712
by Michael Hawkins
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
British astronomer expounds his theory that "quasars, black holes, and big-bang
cosmology unite to identify and describe the nature of the universe's missing
mass." Discusses the great cosmological debates of the twentieth century and
examines the conflict between rationalist and empirical approaches to science.
1997.
Accessible Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled RC 49080
by Joann Woy
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Advises gardeners with special needs on ideas, tools, and methods. Topics include
garden design and layout, raised beds, container and tabletop gardening, easy
composting, watering, lawn care, and accessories to facilitate physical tasks.
An appendix lists sources of tools, supplies, and information. 1997.
Murder in the Name of God: The Plot to Kill Yitzhak Rabin RC 49200
by Michael Karpin and Ina Friedman
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Examines the events that culminated in the assassination of Israel's prime
minister in 1995. Includes an interview with Yigal Amir, the Jewish zealot who
shot Rabin. Studies the factions in Israeli society that foment political dissension
and the foreign support for these movements. 1998.
The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation;
Volume 3, Parts 5-7 RC 49271
by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes (Reissue)
These final sections document the rebellion in the camps, especially after
Stalin's death; the subsequent brutal quelling of disorders; and the inability
of the Russian government to admit past mistakes. Conveys Solzhenitsyn's conclusions
about the Russian penal system. Sequel to The Gulag...Volume 2, Parts 3-4
(RC 49270). 1978.
Learning to Love: Exploring Solitude and Freedom; the Journals of Thomas Merton,
Volume 6, 1966-1967 RC 49274
by Thomas Merton
read by Gordon Gould
4 cassettes
During 1966 and 1967, Merton moves from a period of monastic routine to an
intense love affair with a student nurse, then back to the quiet life of contemplation.
He discusses his emergence from the experience with a deeper understanding of
love and a renewed commitment to his religious vocation. 1997.
Almost Everyone's Guide to Science: The Universe, Life, and Everything RC 49321
by John Gribbin
read by Gillian Green
2 cassettes
An overview of modern science that explains our understanding of the universe.
Encompasses atoms, chemistry, evolution, and the solar system, among other topics.
Discusses how all of the sciences fit together and can be comprehensible to
the average person. 1999.
The Patent Files: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Invention RC 49329
by David Lindsay
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
An introduction to the world of inventors and their intriguing and often quirky
creations. This collection of fifty articles covers pheromone deodorant, space
elevators, a greenhouse helmet, Doppler radar, a toilet-seat lock, and many
other products of human ingenuity. 1999.
Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen RC 49343
by Carl Hiaasen
read by Len Mailloux
4 cassettes
Essays taken from the author's Miami Herald column written from 1985
through the 1990s. Hiaasen, whose latest crime fiction book was Lucky You
(RC 45006), lambasts corruption and crime in his native south Florida.
He criticizes overpopulation and development, pollution, and crooked politicians--all
of which he has seen firsthand as an investigative reporter. 1999.
Dawn Powell: A Biography RC 49397
by Tim Page
read by Samarra Mbenga
3 cassettes
Presents personal facts and traces the career of the mid-twentieth-century
American writer who is achieving posthumous success. Discusses her move at age
twenty-one in 1918 to New York City where she became part of the literary scene.
Describes her dedication to writing throughout the hardships of her adult years.
1998.
Wind: How the Flow of Air Has Shaped Life, Myth, and the Land RC 49589
by Jan DeBlieu
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
The author incorporates science, history, myth, religion, and her own personal
experiences in describing the effects the wind has had on the earth and on humankind.
Describes global wind systems, the results of windblown insects and seeds, catastrophic
storms, pollution, and the destruction of forests. 1998.
The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World
RC 49595
by Thomas Keneally
read by Ralph Lowenstein
6 cassettes
A narrative history of the nineteenth-century Irish migrations to Australia
and America. Depicts the plight of Ireland's emigrants through biographical
accounts of the author's ancestors. Among them is Thomas Francis Meagher, who
in 1849 was exiled to Australia but escaped to the United States to lead the
Union's Irish Brigade at Antietam. 1998.
Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8; the First Manned Flight to Another
World RC 49671
by Robert Zimmerman
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Recounts the flight of Apollo 8, the first manned vehicle to venture
beyond Earth's orbit. Provides personal biographies of the three astronauts
and assesses their accomplishment in the context of the Cold War and the turbulent
political events of 1968. 1998.
The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart RC 49779
by Julia Cameron
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
A step-by-step guide to a journey of spiritual healing and discovery of the
creative potential, or "spiritual DNA," that resides in every person. Describes
practical tools such as writing, singing, mask-making, and walking meditation
to uncover deep-seated strengths and abilities. Companion to The Artist's
Way (RC 41149). 1996.
The Book of War RC 49803
edited by John Keegan
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Military historian compiles twenty-five centuries of writings about conflicts
dating from the ancient Greeks to the 1990 Iraqi incursion into Kuwait. Includes
an account of Caesar's invasion of Britain, the fall of Constantinople, the
siege of Malta, the French withdrawal from Russia, and the Normandy Invasion,
along with poetry and reminiscences. Violence. 1999.
Kant's Life and Thought RC 49818
by Ernst Cassirer
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Twentieth-century philosopher Cassirer portrays the life of Immanuel Kant and
discusses his influence on Western thought over two centuries. Provides an interpretation
of Kant's writings on the nature of knowledge. Explores his ideas about the
role of experience, a priori understandings, and linguistic categories in human
comprehension of the universe. 1981.
Fodor's Europe, 2000 RC 49953
read by Robert Blumenfeld
16 cassettes
Practical guide to travel and tourism in eastern and western Europe. Contains
information on planning a trip, including transportation to and within the continent.
Provides specific recommendations concerning lodging, meals, and tourist attractions
in each destination. 1999.
Eleanor Roosevelt's My Day: First Lady of the World; Her Acclaimed
Columns, 1953-1962 RC 49956
by Eleanor Roosevelt
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
This is the third and final volume of select newspaper columns written by Eleanor
Roosevelt during the last nine years of her life. She champions world peace
through the United Nations, advocates civil rights by promoting desegregation,
and supports Adlai Stevenson for president, among other topics. Sequel to Eleanor
Roosevelt's My Day...1945-1952 (RC 32151). 1991.
Lives of the Poets RC 49963
by Michael Schmidt
read by George Holmes
9 cassettes in 2 containers
A history of English-language poetry from the 1300s to 1998, with emphasis
on the twentieth century. Encompasses writers from the British Isles, the Caribbean,
Australia, India, and North America, discussing their lives and works and the
poets' influences on one another over time. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1998.
The Factory of Facts RC 49982
by Luc Sante
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Memoir of a Belgian-born American who describes various versions of his early
years to dramatize the accidental nature of life. He also recounts his later
return to Belgium to rediscover "things seen and smelled and tasted and endured
in those few years before our clay hardens." 1998.
A Coach's Life RC 49993
by Dean Smith
read by Jim Johnston
4 cassettes
Memoir of the award-winning college basketball coach. The son of a Kansas high
school coach, Dean Smith played basketball for the University of Kansas before
beginning his coaching career, which included a record-breaking thirty-six-year
stint as head coach at the University of North Carolina. 1999.
The Great Republic: A History of America RC 50002
by Sir Winston Churchill
read by Corrie James
4 cassettes
In this work, edited by his grandson, Churchill expounds on the history of
his mother's country from its conception to the beginning of the twentieth century.
Includes his later speeches and articles about the United States on such topics
as California, the death of President Roosevelt, and NATO. 1999.
The Interpretation of Dreams RC 50005
by Sigmund Freud
read by Clifford Carpenter
4 cassettes
Joyce Crick's new translation of Freud's first edition of his classic work
written in 1899. Introductory material describes how Freud incorporated autobiography
into his theoretical writing. Provides glimpses of daily life in late-nineteenth-century
Vienna. Companion to James Strachey's earlier translation, On Dreams (RC
9451). 1999.
A Shining Thread of Hope: The History of Black Women in America RC 50032
by Darlene Clark Hine and Kathleen Thompson
read by Robin Miles
3 cassettes
A chronology of diverse African American women's lives across the United States
from colonial times to the late twentieth century. Uses first-person narratives,
where available, to recall efforts to resist oppression, improve education,
impart religious values, and assume leadership roles in the community and the
nation. 1998.
The Rough Riders RC 50049
by Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Bak
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
1899 memoir by future president Theodore Roosevelt of his experiences in Cuba
during the Spanish-American War, first published in Scribner's magazine.
Describes how he organized his unique regiment, which consisted of wealthy Ivy
Leaguers, cowboys and Native Americans, and western scoundrels. Includes supplementary
historical information. 1997.
Gotham Unbound: How New York City Was Liberated from the Grip of Organized
Crime RC 50054
by James B. Jacobs
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
An in-depth account of the impact of the Cosa Nostra on business, labor, and
politics in New York City in the twentieth century. Describes mob infiltration
of the garment, construction, and other major industries. Chronicles law enforcement
initiatives since 1980 to drive the mob out of the metropolis. 1999.
Out of Place: A Memoir RC 50068
by Edward W. Said
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Reminiscences of a Palestinian American's formative years--from his birth in
1935 until 1962, when he was completing his doctorate. Describes his youth as
an exile and refugee, speaking Arabic at home and English at school. Said calls
his memoir "an unofficial personal record of those tumultuous years in the Middle
East." 1999.
Explorers with Disabilities Program Helps RC 50084
by Boy Scouts of America
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Provides a variety of programs and activities for the scout leader in an effort
to include young adults with disabilities in the Exploring program, which includes
both men and women from ages fourteen through twenty. Companion to Scouting
for the Physically Handicapped (RC 9429). 1994.
A People's History of the Supreme Court RC 50180
by Peter Irons
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
A thematic overview of landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the
meaning of the constitutional aim to secure "the blessings of liberty." Traces
two hundred years of cases and controversies that involve such seminal issues
as slavery, segregation, patriotic conformity, abortion, and gay rights. 1999.
The Last Mogul: Lew Wasserman, MCA, and the Hidden History of Hollywood RC
50190
by Dennis McDougal
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
Biography of one of Hollywood's most powerful moguls who joined the industry
at the beginning of talking films and could singlehandedly make or break a career.
Wasserman was also a confidant to other powerful people--politicians and businessmen
as well as Mafia bosses--as the head of Universal Studios. Some strong language.
1998.
Saving the Heart: The Battle to Conquer Coronary Disease RC 50193
by Stephen Klaidman
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
This history of the treatment of coronary disease examines the intersections
of medical practice, clinical science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Details
the development of life-enhancing and sometimes life-extending treatments for
the number-one killer. Introduces such men as Mason Sones, inventor of the coronary
angiography, and Andreas Gruentzig, angioplasty pioneer. 2000.
Fire on the Mountain: The True Story of the South Canyon Fire RC 50200
by John N. Maclean
read by Jim Johnston
2 cassettes
An account of the 1994 forest fire on Colorado's Storm King Mountain, which
claimed the lives of fourteen elite firefighters, including four women. Reconstructs
the human errors that compounded the natural disaster, mistakes made during
the investigations that followed, and lessons to be learned. Some strong language.
1999.
The Physician and the Slave Trade: John Kirk, the Livingstone Expeditions,
and the Crusade against Slavery in East Africa RC 50239
by Daniel Liebowitz
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Account of the life of Sir John Kirk, who accompanied explorer David Livingstone
on his second expedition to Africa in 1858. Kirk, a physician and naturalist,
sought to bring Christianity to the continent. Appalled by the slave trade,
he later returned to Zanzibar to work towards its elimination. Some violence.
1999.
Flags of Our Fathers RC 50264
by James Bradley
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Recounts the story of the six young marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima
during fierce combat on the obscure Japanese-held island in 1945. Author Bradley,
the son of one of the soldiers, recreates his father's experiences as well as
those of the five men who fought beside him. Bestseller 2000.
Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in Twenty-Three Chapters RC 50310
by Matt Ridley
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
As the mapping of the sixty to eighty thousand genes in the human genome comes
to a close, the author examines an interesting gene on each of the twenty-three
chromosomes. Discusses genes' roles in such things as intelligence, memory,
and personality, and explains mutations that cause Huntington's chorea and other
diseases. 1999.
The Last of the Black Emperors: The Hollow Comeback of Marion Barry in the
New Age of Black Leaders RC 50318
by Jonetta Rose Barras
read by Dolores King-Williams
3 cassettes
Traces Marion Barry's youth in Mississippi, years at LeMoyne College, involvement
in the civil rights movement, and career as mayor of Washington, D.C., for four
nonconsecutive terms. Explores his popularity and charisma; recalls his arrest,
imprisonment, and reelection; discusses his efforts to broaden social participation
and interest in city government. 1998.
The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White RC 50321
by Henry Wiencek
read by John Hammock
4 cassettes
Traces the lineage, legacy, and lives of both black and white members of the
Hairston family from the American Revolution through the twentieth century.
Recalls the importance of land ownership and inheritance in shaping attitudes
toward marriage and kinship. Notes the acceptance between the two groups in
the 1990s. 1999.
Road Swing RC 50322
by Steve Rushin
read by Jim Johnston
2 cassettes
A writer from Sports Illustrated takes a year-long road trip across
America, visiting halls of fame and stadiums while conversing with fans and
athletes. Rushin's 23,000 miles of travel take him to Cooperstown, New York;
Canton, Ohio; Iowa's Field of Dreams; and the hometowns of some famous heroes.
Some strong language. 1998.
Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian: The Life and Work of an American Composer,
1867-1944 RC 50332
by Adrienne Fried Block
read by Margaret Strom
4 cassettes
Biography of the first American woman to succeed as a composer of both art
song and large-scale vocal and instrumental works. Discusses the early recognition
of her talent and the personal freedom she finally enjoyed on tours as a concert
pianist after her husband's death in 1910. 1998.
Against the Tide: The Fate of the New England Fisherman RC 50334
by Richard Adams Carey
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
In this portrait of New England's imperiled fishing industry, the author chronicles
his year spent with four independent fishermen, observing and assisting them.
Describes their arduous and risky work at sea as they vie for stocks that have
been depleted from years of plunder. Discusses causes of the industry's decline.
1999.
Project Girl RC 50336
by Janet McDonald
read by Samarra Mbenga
2 cassettes
Autobiography of an African American lawyer who now resides in France. McDonald
was raised in a Brooklyn housing project but was accepted at Vassar. She recalls
her problems fitting into a new culture and her early struggles with drugs,
despair, poverty, and alienation. Strong language and some violence. 1999.
Grown Up All Wrong: Seventy-five Great Rock and Pop Artists from Vaudeville
to Techno RC 50337
by Robert Christgau
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Tours the realm of popular music--its different styles and well-known artists
from the 1950s to 1997. These critical essays trace the evolution of pop, rock-and-roll,
hip-hop, and other musical expressions, offering insights and discussing performers
from the sophisticated Nat King Cole to the iconoclastic Beastie Boys. Some
strong language. 1998.
An Empire Wilderness: Travels into America's Future RC 50369
by Robert D. Kaplan
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Author who wrote Balkan Ghosts (RC 37464) describes his travels across
western North America and envisions a scenario for the future based on his experience.
He foresees a fragmented society in which the "haves" and "have-nots" are separated
by access to technology and class differences override national boundaries.
Some strong language. 1998.
The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir RC 50379
by Tony Hiss
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
A son pays loving tribute to his father, Alger Hiss, who was accused of being
a communist spy and convicted of perjury in 1950. To defend his father's innocence,
Tony Hiss disputes courtroom testimony by Whittaker Chambers, quotes letters
from prison, and presents the recollections of friends and family, including
the author's half brother. 1999.
Dieting with the Duchess: Secrets and Sensible Advice for a Great Body RC 50390
by Sarah, the Duchess of York
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Sarah Ferguson describes how she became the spokesperson for Weight Watchers
and her techniques for losing and maintaining weight. Includes advice on nutrition,
exercise, stress-reduction, and self-esteem as well as recipes. 1998.
Peace, War, and Politics: An Eyewitness Account RC 50392
by Jack Anderson
read by Richard Davidson
4 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter continues his life story, begun in Confessions
of a Muckraker (RC 14540), with further revelations of the corruption that
pervades American politics. Includes recollections of his early career in Utah
and China, the savings-and-loan scandal, the Iran-Contra affair, and his dealings
with presidents and politicians for five decades. 1999.
The Last Man on the Moon: Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America's Race in Space
RC 50403
by Eugene Cernan and Don Davis
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
This memoir of a space pioneer describes his personal experiences during his
years with NASA, especially the flights of Gemini 9, Apollo 10,
and Apollo 17. Cernan recalls the technical problems, his relations
with fellow astronauts, and some family repercussions--but mostly the thrill
of being in space and walking on the moon. 1999.
Just as I Thought RC 50406
by Grace Paley
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Paley states that "this is not an autobiographical collection, but it is about
my life." In these articles, poems, reports, and talks covering her life from
the 1950s to the mid 1990s, Paley offers a glimpse into her life as daughter,
mother, grandmother, teacher, and antiwar activist. 1998.
Why They Kill: The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist RC 50410
by Richard Rhodes
read by Terence Aselford
3 cassettes
Discusses the theories and life of criminologist Dr. Lonnie Athens, who experienced
abuse as a child and later explored the subject of violence. Athens uses case
studies of criminals in prison to suggest causes and varieties of destructive
behavior and to propose ways to prevent such outbreaks. Violence, strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. 1999.
The Last Avant-Garde: The Making of the New York School of Poets RC 50415
by David Lehman
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Combines cultural history, biography, and literary analysis. Profiles four
major poets: John Ashbery, Kenneth Koch, Frank O'Hara, and James Schuyler. Depicts
their friendships and interaction in New York City in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Examines their reinvention of poetry and collaboration with other artists. 1998.
Siberian Dawn: A Journey across the New Russia RC 50417
by Jeffrey Tayler
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
An American recounts his adventures and pays tribute to the people he met in
1993 as he traveled 8,325 miles across the Russian Far East through Siberia,
the Urals, and Ukraine to Warsaw, Poland. Offers glimpses of the often bleak
existence of residents of remote and rarely visited areas. Describes popular
disillusionment in the post-Soviet era. 1999.
Jefferson Davis: Unconquerable Heart RC 50418
by Felicity Allen
read by Mary Kane
6 cassettes
Biography of the president of the Confederacy, tracing his ancestry, marriages,
children, and career until his death in 1889. Uses first-person accounts as
well as autobiographies of Davis and his wife, Varina, to portray his character,
personal beliefs, and politics. Discusses Davis's activities following his postwar
imprisonment. 1999.
France on the Brink RC 50422
by Jonathan Fenby
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes
Explores the uniqueness of France as well as the problems confronting the nation
during the second half of the twentieth century, including political scandals,
economic decline, shifting demographics, and social stagnation. Discusses the
necessity for national reformation in a global order that requires French stability.
1999.
The Yard: Building a Destroyer at the Bath Iron Works RC 50423
by Michael S. Sanders
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
portrait of Maine's Bath Iron Works, a venerable shipbuilding firm that has
produced hundreds of vessels since it was founded in 1884. Chronicles the four-year
process of constructing the destroyer USS Donald Cook. Describes the
planning and craftsmanship needed to assemble a warship in the late 1990s. 1999.
The Mute's Soliloquy: A Memoir RC 50426
by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
A harrowing account of life in a penal colony by an Indonesian political dissident.
The notes, essays, and unsent letters collected here were written in the last
two years of a fourteen-year prison sentence, begun in 1965, during most of
which novelist Toer was deprived of books and writing materials. Some violence.
1999.
Sacred Roads: Adventures from the Pilgrimage Trail RC 50428
by Nicholas Shrady
read by Jim Leary
2 cassettes
A "pilgrim's progress is both an interior journey, a spiritual exercise, and
a physical journey toward an actual site imbued with a divine character." Shrady
describes the six routes he traveled in such countries as Bosnia, India, and
the Holy Land that took him to sites encompassing Christian, Buddhist, Hindu,
Jewish, and Islamic traditions. 1999.
A Useful Woman: The Early Life of Jane Addams RC 50429
by Gioia Diliberto
read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara
2 cassettes
Biography of the first thirty-nine years of the social reformer's life--from
her birth in 1860 through the 1889 founding of Hull-House to 1899, when she
gained national recognition. Discusses influences during her formative years,
her private life, and her meaningful career in an age when women had few choices.
1999.
Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad RC 50430
by David Haward Bain
read by Robert Sams
8 cassettes in 2 containers
The epic story of connecting America's east and west coasts by railroad during
the nineteenth century's Gilded Age. Chronicles the engineering feats, the scandals
and political dealings, and the lives of the movers and shakers that accomplished
the feat of uniting the country by rail. 1999.
The Enchanted Braid: Coming to Terms with Nature on the Coral Reef RC 50502
by Osha Gray Davidson
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Presents a natural history of coral reefs and explains their importance to
the ecosystem. Surveys the conditions of major reefs and describes the complexity
and diversity of marine life found there. Enumerates the threats posed by humanity
to these fragile areas and advocates their preservation. 1998.
Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation RC 50503
by John Phillip Santos
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
A Mexican American writer from Texas examines his family heritage on both sides
of the border. While exploring themes of home and identity, he recounts stories
about various relatives--his grandparents and his madrina (godmother) among
others. 1999.
See You on the Radio RC 50528
by Charles Osgood
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Presents selections from the best of the CBS radio commentator's programs.
Includes features on everyday events and on the "human perversity factor," along
with samples of the author's verse. 1999.
Blessed by Thunder: Memoir of a Cuban Girlhood RC 50530
by Flor Fernandez Barrios
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
A woman's account of her childhood years during Castro's revolution. Describes
harvesting crops at a work camp and witnessing her family's disillusionment
with the changes under the new government. Also depicts the love and wisdom
of the author's grandmothers and Afro-Cuban nanny, which sustained her after
she left Cuba. 1999.
Air Warriors: The Inside Story of the Making of a Navy Pilot RC 50535
by Douglas C. Waller
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Chronicles the inside story of how air warriors are made by tracking a group
through school and interviewing two hundred aviators. The author, a reporter
for Time magazine who previously investigated the U.S. services' special
forces in The Commandos (RC 39046), spent two years following the grueling
training of navy pilots. 1998.
The Search for the North West Passage RC 50536
by Ann Savours
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Chronicles four centuries of expeditions seeking a sea route west from the
Atlantic through the Canadian Arctic archipelago to reach China. Excerpts from
diaries and letters recount the hardships and courage of these intrepid explorers,
including John Barrow, Edward Parry, John Ross, John Franklin, and others. 1999.
Who Killed Kirov? The Kremlin's Greatest Mystery RC 50539
by Amy Knight
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
An account of the December 1934 murder of Leningrad Communist party chief and
Stalin's close associate Sergei Kirov. Examines Kirov's career in the Soviet
political system, events surrounding the murder, and its tragic aftermath. Based
on evidence from the Russian archives. 1999.
Eyewitness to the American West: From the Aztec Empire to the Digital Frontier
in the Words of Those Who Saw It Happen RC 50552
edited by David Colbert
read by Dan Bloom
4 cassettes
The editor of Eyewitness to America (RC 44136) presents firsthand
accounts of events in America from 1519 to the 1990s. Several of these short
essays explain reasons for the nation's westward expansion--e.g., to seek religious
freedom, escape from creditors, or pursue profits from endeavors such as mining.
1998.
African-American Philosophers: Seventeen Conversations RC 50597
edited by George Yancy
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
3 cassettes
Explores in conversational format the beliefs, identities, and ideologies of
seventeen African American philosophers representing various legal, social,
political, and moral schools of thought. Topics include existentialism, feminism,
race, culture, religion, science, and ideas about the nature of existence. Reflects
on these thinkers' formative influences and significant contributions. 1998.
Hockey Now! RC 50607
by Mike Leonetti
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Brief biographies of seventy top National Hockey League players, including
goalies Patrick Roy and Grant Fuhr, forwards Eric Lindros and Mark Messier,
and wingers Brett Hull and Jaromir Jagr among others. For junior and senior
high readers. 1999.
The Shadow of Kilimanjaro: On Foot across East Africa RC 50611
by Rick Ridgeway
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Recalls encounters with wild animals and the reflections engendered while on
a hiking trek from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, crossing Tsavo national park,
and ending at the Indian Ocean. Ponders man's relationship with African animals
as hunter and conservationist, and considers future possibilities. 1998.
The Black O: Racism and Redemption in an American Corporate Empire RC 50616
by Steve Watkins
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
An account of the lawsuit against Shoney's restaurant chain for discriminatory
hiring practices against African Americans, which led to a $132.5 million settlement
in 1992. Describes how managers were coerced into blackening the "o" in "Shoney"
on the application forms of blacks in order to flag minority applicants. 1997.
A Dark Place in the Jungle RC 50617
by Linda Spalding
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
A writer recounts her arduous expedition into the sweltering forests of Borneo
in search of a reclusive primatologist who has devoted her life to protecting
orphaned orangutans. Describes the forbidding beauty of the island, the colorful
local society, and the despoilment of natural resources through poaching, deforestation,
and misguided ecotourism. 1998.
Time to Be in Earnest: A Fragment of Autobiography RC 50626
by P.D. James
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
British mystery writer P.D. James, the creator of Inspector Dalgliesh, begins
a diary in 1997 that leads her to reminisce about her personal life, civil service
career, and development as a writer, while disdainfully commenting on pop culture.
Describes her struggles as her late husband slowly succumbed to mental illness.
1999.
The Remarkable Mrs. Ripley: The Life of Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley RC 50632
by Joan W. Goodwin
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Biography of a Victorian woman who influenced many of New England's literary
elite, including Thoreau and Emerson (who wrote her obituary). A descendant
of Pilgrims, Ripley was a classical scholar who helped her Unitarian-minister
husband operate a boys' boarding school while raising seven children of her
own. 1998.
Desire of the Everlasting Hills: The World before and after Jesus; Hinges of
History, Volume 3 RC 50633
by Thomas Cahill
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Examines "the phenomenon of Jesus" and assesses his impact through history
and at the end of the second millennium. Analyzes accounts of his life, teachings,
and followers. Confronts the question of whether Christianity has benefited
the world. Sequel to The Gifts of the Jews (RC 46335). 1999.
The Lighthouse Stevensons: The Extraordinary Story of the Building of the Scottish
Lighthouses by the Ancestors of Robert Louis Stevenson RC 50634
by Bella Bathurst
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
portrayal of the family of writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Recalls the ingenuity
and perseverance of four generations of engineers who designed and built most
of Scotland's lighthouses. Fighting harsh weather, politicians, and scavengers
known as "wreckers," the Stevensons redefined the treacherous, jagged coastline.
1999.
Almost an Island: Travels in Baja California RC 50635
by Bruce Berger
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
A writer depicts the beautiful and unique world of the Mexican peninsula known
as Baja California, characterizing its terrain as an "eight-hundred-mile dead
end." Describes its natural and cultural history, its contemporary society,
and the environmental threats posed by land development and technological advancement.
Chronicles his thirty-year love affair with the region. 1998.
The Trembling Mountain: A Personal Account of Kuru, Cannibals, and Mad Cow
Disease RC 50650
by Robert Klitzman
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Recounts the author's experiences in Papua New Guinea in 1981 studying kuru,
an illness caused by essentially the same infectious agent as mad-cow disease.
Documents his encounters with the Stone Age Fore group that practices cannibalism.
Discusses the difficulties and triumphs of conducting field work in epidemiology
and medical anthropology. 1998.
Apocalypse Pretty Soon: Travels in End-Time America RC 50663
by Alex Heard
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
A ten-year survey of millennialists and utopians who anticipate a coming apocalypse,
"a period of dramatic upheaval and change that will lead to a new and improved
tomorrow." Using published sources and personal interviews, the author describes
UFO cultists, Earth Change zealots, life-extensionists, New Agers, and other
radical believers. 1999.
We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by
the Japanese RC 50664
by Elizabeth M. Norman
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Traces the experiences of the army and navy nurses who were trapped on the
Philippine Islands during World War II. Nicknamed the "Angels of Bataan and
Corregidor," the women worked in makeshift jungle hospitals before being captured
and sent to prison camps for three years. All seventy-seven survived. Some violence.
1999.
Day of Deceit: The Truth about FDR and Pearl Harbor RC 50665
by Robert B. Stinnett
read by Randy Atcher
4 cassettes
The author contends that the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was effectively
orchestrated by the U.S. government in order to justify entering World War II.
Cites archival material to support the conspiracy theory that President Franklin
D. Roosevelt deliberately provoked the Japanese into military action. 2000.
Napoleon on the Art of War RC 50672
edited by Jay Luvaas
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
An exposition of Napoleon's views on the proper conduct of warfare, based on
extensive correspondence and other writings of the French military genius. Covers
preparation for war, combat arms, organization, command, and operational art.
Discusses the "great captains," including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar,
and Frederick the Great. 1999.
Legacy: A Biography of Moses and Walter Annenberg RC 50678
by Christopher Ogden
read by Lou Harpenau
5 cassettes
A double biography of the father and son who built up a publishing empire and
a vast family fortune. Covers Moses' arrival at Ellis Island in 1885; his rags-to-riches
tale; the family's marriages, divorces, scandals, success, and failures; and
Walter's expansion of the business, political interventions, and philanthropic
undertakings. 1999.
A Woman Alone and Other Plays RC 50682
by Franca Rame and Dario Fo
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A collection of twenty monologs from the 1997 Nobel Prize-winning playwright
and his actress wife. The plays deal with political and sexual themes that are
often repressed in traditional Italian society, including rape, the double standard,
and trophy wives. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1991.
The Golden Age of Travel, 1880-1939 RC 50683
by Alexis Gregory
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Examines the era of glamorous travel. Depicts the wealthy and privileged elite
who sailed on luxury ocean liners, traversed continents in private railroad
cars, and cruised on personal yachts while vacationing in exotic spots, staying
in palatial hotels, and dining from extensive menus. 1998.
Journey beyond Selene: Remarkable Expeditions past Our Moon and to the Ends
of the Solar System RC 50687
by Jeffrey Kluger
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Chronicles the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's unmanned exploration of Earth's
solar system with robot spacecraft. Describes the pre-1969 testing of the Moon's
surface in advance of the manned landing. Recounts the subsequent deep-space
probes of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and their moons. 1999.
Old Souls: The Scientific Evidence for Past Lives RC 50688
by Tom Shroder
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A skeptical journalist's account of a scientist's extensive study of children
born with unique knowledge, birthmarks, and other indicators that suggest reincarnation.
Describes field trips to Lebanon and India where cases of supposed reincarnation
were documented. Explores various theories for explaining these uncanny phenomena.
1999.
Godforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters RC 50690
by Derek Lundy
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Depicts the grueling and perilous 27,000-mile Vendée Globe solo sailing
race, which circumnavigates Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. Narrates the 1996
contest through the eyes of the sixteen competitors as they endure fifty-foot
waves and hurricane-force winds in the world's most hostile seas. 1998.
Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other
Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives RC 50692
by Joseph Glenmullen
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
A psychiatrist warns against the current practice of indiscriminately prescribing
serotonin boosters for patients. After describing the medication's potentially
severe side effects, he uses case histories to illustrate alternatives such
as herbal remedies and psychotherapy. 2000.
Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors RC 50695
by Susan Sontag
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Two previously published works about perceptions of disease. In the first,
from 1978, an American intellectual discusses punitive or sentimental fantasies
"concocted" about being seriously ill--especially suffering from cancer. The
second, a sequel produced in 1989, deals specifically with social attitudes
toward AIDS. 1989.
Candor and Perversion: Literature, Education, and the Arts RC 50697
by Roger Shattuck
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
A literary scholar critiques the assumptions, content, and methods of American
education. Argues that a chief aim of learning is to develop a basic understanding
of culture, morality, and literature in order to coexist in a diverse society.
Discusses a broad range of literary works. 1999.
The Making of Stonehenge RC 50708
by Rodney Castleden
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Deals exclusively with the prehistoric Stonehenge site in southern England.
The author compiles scientific evidence to "take account of modern archaeologists'
interpretations and attempt a synthesis that contains Stonehenge's meaning."
The analysis provides an explanation of what the site's creators were trying
to achieve. 1993.
Death and Money in the Afternoon: A History of the Spanish Bullfight RC 50715
by Adrian Shubert
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Discusses bullfighting as a social institution within the framework of a broader
society. Traces modern bullfighting from the eighteenth to the twentieth century,
revealing changes in Spanish attitudes toward entrepreneurship and the bullfighters.
Views the sport from the perspectives of business, politics, and gender. 1999.
Strong Women Stay Slim RC 50732
by Miriam E. Nelson
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
In this companion to Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865) the author
continues with advice on exercising with weights in order to develop strength,
build bone, improve balance and flexibility, and increase energy. Presents pertinent
scientific evidence, sample exercises, and healthful recipes. 1998.
A Good-Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry RC 50736
by Charles K. Wolfe
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
History of the country music radio station that founded the Grand Ole Opry
following a well-received broadcast of old-time fiddle tunes in 1925. Recalls
the show's early performers. Discusses social and cultural conditions that fueled
its immense popularity and created a nationwide audience by the 1940s. 1999.
How to Carve Wood: A Book of Projects and Techniques RC 50740
by Richard Bütz
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Discusses selecting and sharpening tools; selecting and finishing woods; whittling
and different carving techniques; design aspects of woodwork; and doing lettering
and wildlife and architectural carving. 1984.
Around the World in Twenty Days: The Story of Our History-Making Balloon Flight
RC 50743
by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
An account of the first nonstop balloon flight to circle the globe. The authors
describe their liftoff in Switzerland in March 1999, their record-setting journey,
and their landing in the Egyptian desert. Discussion includes equipment used
and crises encountered, with revelations of the personal quirks of the two adventurers.
1999.
A Lifetime of Labor: The Autobiography of Alice H. Cook RC 50744
by Alice H. Cook
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Feminist and labor organizer discusses her life and multifaceted career in
an autobiography she completed before her death in 1998 at the age of ninety-five.
Her activism, teaching, and research took her around the world and helped working
women everywhere strive for gender equality. 1997.
Development as Freedom RC 50746
by Amartya Sen
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
The 1998 Nobel Prize laureate in Economic Science proposes that a nation's
well-being is determined by civil rights, political liberties, freedom of speech,
and social responsibility, as well as gross national product, industrialization,
technology, and modernization. Argues that human development depends on citizens'
participation in the decisions that affect their lives. 1999.
Eugene O'Neill: Beyond Mourning and Tragedy RC 50747
by Stephen A. Black
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
A biography of the Nobel Prize-winning American playwright O'Neill (1888-1953)
and a study of his works from a psychoanalytic standpoint. Examines O'Neill's
personal tragedies and how he transformed them into drama. Discusses the composition
of Long Day's Journey into Night (RC 19192) and The Iceman Cometh
(RC 12758). 1999.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases RC 50772
by Christine Perdan Curran
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Examines the history, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted
diseases--both bacterial and viral--as well as other contagious problems such
as lice, scabies, and fungi. Includes information on syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes,
AIDS, and hepatitis. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
What Have You Lost? Poems RC 50773
selected by Naomi Shihab Nye
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Selections from 140 contemporary poets expressing their thoughts and observations
in free verse on the theme of loss--of objects, people, places, or concepts.
Many of the poems are first-time publications. Biographical notes on the contributors
are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
One Year Off: Leaving It All Behind for a Round-the-World Journey with Our
Children RC 50779
by David Elliot Cohen
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Travelog of a forty-year-old suburbanite who sold his house and possessions,
closed his thriving business, and set out in 1996 with his wife, three children,
and a baby sitter on a thirteen-month, sixteen-country trip. This is a compilation
of the lengthy descriptive e-mails he sent to friends while on the road. 1999.
Symptoms of Culture RC 50780
by Marjorie Garber
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Essays identify and analyze cultural symbols that highlight anxieties of modern
life in the United States. A Harvard University English professor argues that
such practices as praying for God's favor at sports contests and quoting Shakespeare
as arbiter of social truth serve to indicate basic beliefs about reality. Some
discussion of sexuality. 1998.
Black and White on Wall Street: The Untold Story of the Man Wrongly Accused
of Bringing Down Kidder Peabody RC 50793
by Joseph Jett
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
A graduate of MIT and the Harvard Business School and former senior bond trader
at Kidder Peabody Company asserts that greed, combativeness, corporate misdeeds,
financial manipulation, racism, and sexism prevail on Wall Street. Alleges that
Kidder and its parent company, General Electric, falsely accused him of causing
their economic losses. 1999.
Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors RC 50799
by Marian Wright Edelman
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
In this autobiographical sketch Edelman discusses the influences of the "natural
daily" mentors who have enriched, informed, and shaped her life. Her models
include not only adults from her youth, but also persons such as Martin Luther
King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. An afterword includes twenty-five lessons for
life. 1999.
Menopause and the Mind: The Complete Guide to Coping with Memory Loss, Foggy
Thinking, Verbal Slips, and Other Cognitive Effects of Perimenopause and Menopause
RC 50807
by Claire L. Warga
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Psychologist describes the self-named Warga's Hormonal Misconnection Syndrome
(WHMS). Asserts that troubling memory and speech problems occur in women as
their estrogen levels drop. Includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, self-screening
techniques, and both hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. 1999.
A Sportsman's Life: How I Built Orvis by Mixing Business and Sport RC 50814
by Leigh Perkins
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
An entrepreneur recounts how he turned a foundering company into a thriving
$100-million mail-order sporting outfitter. As an avid outdoorsman who delights
in traveling the globe to field-test the hunting and fishing equipment he sells,
the author wryly observes that "nobody has any reason to feel sorry for me."
1999.
Captured by Aliens: The Search for Life and Truth in a Very Large Universe
RC 50820
by Joel Achenbach
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A reporter and National Public Radio commentator delves into the question of
belief in extraterrestrial life. Drawing on interviews with NASA scientists,
a Heaven's Gate survivor, UFO conventioneers, Roswell enthusiasts, X-Files
stars, and the late Carl Sagan, Achenbach tests claims of encounters with aliens
against the scientific evidence. 1999.
Nothing like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad,
1863-1869 RC 50872
by Stephen E. Ambrose
read by Randy Atcher
4 cassettes
A look at the investors, politicians, engineers, surveyors, and laborers involved
in the construction of America's first transcontinental railroad. Records the
Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads' fierce competition, which ended
in a team effort in 1869, to connect America's two coasts by rail. Bestseller
2000.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft RC 50873
by Stephen King
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Prolific, bestselling horror novelist describes his writing technique and gives
tips for aspiring authors. King also discusses pertinent events from his childhood
and tells of the near-fatal accident in 1999, when he was hit by a truck while
taking his daily walk. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin RC 50878
by H.W. Brands
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes
Biography of one of America's founding fathers, incorporating correspondence
and anecdotes of his contemporaries. Franklin was heralded as a leading inventor
and scientist, author, and diplomat as well as a bon vivant. In exploring Franklin's
conversion from British loyalist to revolutionary, Brands seeks out the genius
behind the man. Bestseller 2000.
Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life RC 50881
by Richard Ben Cramer
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Muckraking biography of sports legend Joe DiMaggio, who rose from his Sicilian
working-class background in San Francisco to become an American icon. Explores
his pivotal games and business decisions, his obsession--and fights--with Marilyn
Monroe, his dubious mob acquaintances, his life after baseball, and his lonely
death in Florida. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision RC 50886
by Henry Kamen
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
The author reexamines his original research on the medieval Spanish Inquisition.
Includes information on how the Inquisition operated, its trials and punishments,
its impact on literature and science, the dispersion of the Jews, and anti-Catholic
propaganda. Argues that the Inquisition was not as powerful or cruel as it has
often been judged. 1997.
Haiti: Land of Inequality RC 50901
by Mary C. Turck
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
Examines the history of Haiti's ethnic conflicts and their continuing effects
on its people. Chronicles important milestones and describes Haitian leaders.
Discusses geography, religion, language, economics, and class divisions in terms
of the nation's social problems. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
The Anti-Aging Zone RC 50904
by Barry Sears
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
Describing how to live a longer and more functional life, the author discusses
the hormonal group eicosanoids in greater detail than he had in The Zone
(RC 42493) and his other books. He asserts that through dietary control,
hormonal communication can be improved and the aging process reversed. 1999.
The Day John Died RC 50930
by Christopher Andersen
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Calling this the final book in his Kennedy family trilogy, the author of Jackie
after Jack (RC 45845) discusses the life and untimely death of John Kennedy
Jr. in 1999. Thirty-eight-year-old John, his wife, Carolyn, and her sister died
in a plane John was piloting. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Kids Still Say the Darndest Things! RC 50944
by Art Linkletter
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A selection of humorous "quips, slips, and shockers" uttered by children on
the television show "Art Linkletter's House Party." Companion to The New
Kids Say the Darndest Things! (RC 16266). 1961.
Constantine the Great: The Man and His Times RC 50962
by Michael Grant
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Biography of the first Christian Roman emperor and founder of Constantinople.
Constantine (c. 272-337) fought numerous civil and foreign wars and murdered
his eldest son and wife. Grant describes Constantine's government and character,
the founding of his capital, and the establishment of Christianity as the state
religion. 1994.
American Rhapsody RC 51008
by Joe Eszterhas
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
The screenwriter of Basic Instinct and Showgirls provides
his own satiric take on the Clinton sex scandals, using a combination of researched
facts and fictionalized embellishments. Focuses on the Lewinsky affair and Hollywood.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy,
and Awesome RC 51013
by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Noted makeup artist provides instructions on choosing and applying cosmetics.
Addresses common teen issues including blemishes and braces. Includes sections
on hair care, body type, self image, and beauty tips for various ethnic types.
For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000.
Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat,
and Beat Osteoporosis RC 51016
by Miriam E. Nelson
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
The author of Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865) prescribes a strength
training program and nutritional guidelines to fight osteoporosis and osteopenia.
She also discusses diagnostic tests; medications, including hormone replacement
therapy; and myths regarding bone density. Provides an altered program for men
at risk. 2000.
Butterfly Economics: A New General Theory of Social and Economic Behavior RC
51022
by Paul Ormerod
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
The head of the Economic Assessment Unit at the Economist and a visiting
professor at the Universities of London and Manchester presents an unconventional
economic model. Asserts that the discipline is unpredictable and uncontrollable
largely because of uncertainties in human behavior and communities. Appendixes
and footnotes explain specialized and technical terms. 1998.
Shabbat Shalom: Recipes and Menus for the Sabbath RC 51031
by Susan R. Friedland
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Following a brief discussion of the Sabbath, Friedland offers more than 175
traditional and contemporary recipes for celebrating the three Sabbath meals.
Includes challah, appetizers, soups, meats, kugels, vegetables, salads, and
desserts. Also features sample menus. 1999.
The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, Bad, and Completely Ridiculous in American Life
RC 51053
by Bill O'Reilly
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A running commentary on society by the Fox News Channel's broadcast journalist.
Discusses a wide-range of topics, including class, race, money, politics, and
sex, as well as interpersonal relationships and the ridiculousness of life.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean RC 51054
by Linda Cobb
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Cobb offers down-to-earth housekeeping tips that get cleaning jobs done quickly
throughout the house. She advocates the use of inexpensive, environmentally
friendly cleaning concoctions such as tea, lemon juice, baking soda, and vinegar.
Her advice includes methods for washing household and personal items both inside
and outside your home. Bestseller 1998.
The Soy Zone RC 51059
by Barry Sears
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
In this companion to The Zone (RC 42493), the author recommends using
primarily soy products as protein sources and explains why he considers this
to be his healthiest hormone-balancing diet yet. Includes over one hundred recipes.
2000.
The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson RC 51085
by William Howard Adams
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Traces Thomas Jefferson's years in Paris as the preeminent American diplomat
from 1784 to 1789 (after Benjamin Franklin). Examines the city's intellectual,
political, and cultural influence on his ideas and ideals. Notes its effects
on his performance as third president of the United States, especially his economic
and fiscal initiatives. 1997.
Lost at Sea: An American Tragedy RC 51089
by Patrick Dillon
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Recounts how in 1983, two boats from a fishing fleet out of Anacortes, Washington,
simultaneously capsized off the coast of Alaska, without giving distress signals.
Describes the extensive investigation into the mysterious incident and explains
why crabbing had become "the nation's deadliest occupation." Some strong language.
1998.
I Love You, Ronnie: The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan RC 51118
by Nancy Reagan
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
While preparing Ronald's letters to her for inclusion in the Ronald Reagan
Library, Nancy Reagan realized how much they said about him as president and
as a man. His writings, which began in the 1950s, and Nancy's reflections on
them provide a glimpse into their lives, both private and public. Bestseller
2000.
Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds RC 51124
by Joy Adamson
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette (Reissue)
The wife of a Kenya game warden recounts the couple's unique relationship with
the lioness Elsa. Recalls raising the orphaned cub for three years and ingeniously
training her to fend for herself. Describes how Elsa recognized her human friends
even after she returned to the wild. Reprinted with a new foreword in 2000.
1960.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful
Times RC 51201
by Richard Carlson
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
This companion to Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (RC 45257) and others
in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress in their lives.
Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days,
and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000.
The Catholic Vision RC 51210
by Edward D. O'Connor
read by Lou Harpenau
5 cassettes
A Roman Catholic priest and Notre Dame theology professor discusses the mysteries
of God, Jesus Christ, and the Church. Outlines defining features, teachings,
and practices of his religion. Asserts that Catholic doctrine is coherent, intelligible,
reasonable, and socially relevant. Disputes the notion of a conflict between
faith and reason. 1992.
Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording RC 51213
by Charles L. Granata
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
portrays Frank Sinatra as producer and perfectionist in the recording studio.
Traces technological advances, including the shift from monaural to stereo sound,
that affected his method. Features recollections of associated musicians and
arrangers. Foreword by Phil Ramone and afterword by Nancy Sinatra. 1999.
Physics in the Twentieth Century RC 51220
by Curt Suplee
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the
electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and order,
and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in
the creation of new technology. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
Fatherneed: Why Father Care Is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child RC
51289
by Kyle D. Pruett
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
A psychiatrist who has done extensive research on fathering examines the importance
of the father-child bond and how paternal care differs from a mother's. Using
quotes from children and parents to illustrate his points, Pruett discusses
the roles of males as primary caregivers and how fathering changes men for good.
2000.
Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage RC 51290
by James L. Dickerson
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Traces the singing careers of sisters Martie and Emily Erwin and cohort Natalie
Maines from their early days in Dallas to the award-winning achievements of
their country-western band. Discusses the group's original members and the later
merchandising success of the Dixie Chicks. For senior high and older readers.
2000.
A Short Guide to a Happy Life RC 51407
by Anna Quindlen
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Inspirational advice to find fulfillment in enjoying each moment of life. Words
of wisdom spoken from the heart by the bestselling author of such works as Object
Lessons (RC 33059), One True Thing (RC 40750), and Black and
Blue (RC 45715). Bestseller 2000.
Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the
Eye Can See RC 51505
by Erik Weihenmayer
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
In this adventure-packed memoir, the author recalls rebelling against becoming
blind by age fifteen. Relates acquiring a passion for mountaineering and developing
the character traits that enabled him to succeed. Covers his climbing exploits
and his wedding on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Some strong language. 2001.
The Imprisoned Guest: Samuel Howe and Laura Bridgman, the Original Deaf-Blind
Girl RC 51840
by Elisabeth Gitter
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The life of Laura Bridgman, deaf and blind from age two, who became one of
the most famous women of the mid-nineteenth century. Explores her education
with Samuel Howe at Boston's Perkins Institution for the Blind. Views her achievements
in the context of American social, cultural, and intellectual history. 2001.
Cassettes Fiction
Caesar: Let the Dice Fly RC 45492
by Colleen McCullough
read by Chuck Benson
6 cassettes
This sequel to Caesar's Women (RC 41781) continues the account of
Julius Caesar, beginning as he conquers Britannia in 54 B.C. After receiving
word that his mother and daughter are dead, Caesar returns to Gaul, where he
defeats a former ally, Pompey. Caesar then stands poised to seize control of
the entire Roman empire. Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
The Queen of Spades; The Negro of Peter the Great;
Dubrovsky; The Captain's Daughter RC 47517
by Alexander Pushkin
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Four stories by the nineteenth-century Russian writer. The Queen of Spades,
written in 1833, tells of a young officer's obsession with winning at cards.
His subterfuge, intended to learn an elderly countess's secret for success,
has dire consequences for both of them. 1962.
The Big Blowdown RC 49222
by George P. Pelecanos
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes
When Pete Karras returns to Washington, D.C., after World War II, he takes
up with childhood buddy Joey Recevo, who collects protection money for a loan
shark. Karras's refusal to rough up a fellow Greek gets his knee smashed, but
years later Karras gets revenge. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1996.
The Whispering Outlaw RC 49320
by Max Brand
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Jack Richards, nicknamed The Whisperer, creates a loose and anonymous gang
of thieves to commit robberies throughout the West. Only when he is betrayed
by one of the gang are his true motives--and identity--revealed. Some violence.
1923.
The Demon Apostle: DemonWars, Volume 3 RC 49339
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
Believing the demon dactyl has finally been destroyed, Elbryan and Pony travel
around Corona hoping to restore peace to the land. But they soon discover the
demon has survived and now manifests himself in the person of Father Abbot Markwart
and other Albellican monks. Sequel to The Demon Spirit (RC 49338).
1999.
The Black Rose RC 49358
by Thomas B. Costain
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes (Reissue)
1273. Walter of Gurnie, bastard son of a noble crusader, meets commoner Tristram
Griffen and Friar Roger Bacon at Oxford. Following his father's death, Walter
journeys to Cathay seeking knowledge and riches. Tristram joins his adventures,
which include the rescue of a captive Greek girl, whom Walter marries. Some
violence. 1945.
Truly Madly Yours RC 49369
by Rachel Gibson
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Henry Shaw commits suicide, leaving an unusual will that affects his son, Nick,
and stepdaughter, Delaney. It restricts Delaney from leaving town for a year
and Nick from having a sexual relationship with her. But that's not easy for
two enamored people. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1999.
The Ombú Tree RC 49559
by Elise Dallemagne-Cookson
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In 1962, Michael and Diana Haines and their two-year-old son, Philip, immigrate
to Argentina. They build a model dairy farm and enjoy country living. Along
the way, they encounter unanticipated obstacles: political revolutions, forces
of nature, former Nazis, and ghosts on their property. 1998.
The Road Home RC 49593
by Jim Harrison
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Dalva (RC 28211), patriarch John Northridge reminisces
about his life as a failed artist and successful rancher, and about the women
he loved. His granddaughter Dalva's nomadic son, Nelse, adopted from birth,
searches for his birth mother and becomes acquainted with his Native American
heritage. Some strong language. 1998.
Adem's Cross RC 49747
by Alice Mead
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Kosovo, 1993. Fourteen-year-old Adem tries to understand the violent feud that
has developed between his Muslim countrymen and their Serb neighbors. But after
his sister is killed, his father is imprisoned, and Adem is tortured, he looks
for an escape from the country. Some violence. For senior high readers. 1996.
Glory's People: Goldenwing Cycle, Book 3 RC 49761
by Alfred Coppel
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Fleeing the Terror they met in Glory's War (RC 49760) and hoping to
find allies, those aboard the Goldenwing starship Glory travel to the
planet Yamato, a world steeped in feudal tradition, though equipped with modern
technology. But the Terror has already infiltrated the planet, forcing everyone
to focus on survival. 1996.
Stand into Danger: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 2 RC 49765
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As a third lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1774, eighteen-year-old Richard
Bolitho is dispatched on a secret mission to the Caribbean. He faces the loss
of a star-crossed love--his first--as military life begins to mold him into
a model officer. Sequel to Midshipman Bolitho (RC 49764). Some violence.
1980.
In Gallant Company: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 3 RC 49766
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1777 Lieutenant Richard Bolitho of the British navy joins in the blockade
of the American colonies. His ship patrols the coast to prevent the French and
other privateers from supplying Washington's rebels. Sequel to Stand into
Danger (RC 49765). Some violence. 1977.
Sloop of War: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 4 RC 49767
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1778 Richard Bolitho takes command of the HMS Sparrow. He sails
into the Atlantic, where he fights colonial rebels and deals with privateers,
French warships, and a dangerously incompetent senior officer. Sequel to In
Gallant Company (RC 49766). Some violence. 1972.
The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and
The White Dragon RC 49811
by Anne McCaffrey
read by J.P. Linton
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
It has been years since the dreaded "threads" descended on Pern, and the inhabitants,
busy with daily pursuits, no longer worry about the danger. Now, with only a
few dragons left who can take to the skies and destroy the threads, they suddenly
begin falling again. For senior high and older readers. 1988.
The Flying Cavalier: The House of Winslow, Book 23 RC 49920
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Lieutenant Lance Winslow, in France on a training mission, falls in love with
and marries Noelle Laurent. A few years later, after Noelle is killed in a bombing
raid, Lance meets Josephine Hellinger, who tries to help him overcome his bitterness
about the past. Sequel to The White Hunter (RC 49919). 1999.
Three Gothic Novels: Wieland (or, The Transformation); Arthur
Mervyn (or, Memoirs of the Year 1793); Edgar Huntly (or,
Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker) RC 50006
by Charles Brockden Brown
read by Michael Scherer
6 cassettes
Three gothic novels written in 1798 and 1799. Wieland is based on
an actual murder by an insane farmer; Arthur Mervyn occurs during a
yellow-fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793; and Edgar Huntly involves
sleepwalkers. 1998.
Virgin Earth RC 50011
by Philippa Gregory
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
John Tradescant the Younger has inherited his father's talent for nurturing
plants. When he sails to Virginia in 1638 to gather specimens for the king's
gardens, he meets Suckahanna, a Powhatan maiden. He promises to marry her when
he returns to America, but many obstacles await him. Sequel to Earthly Joys
(RC 50010). 1999.
Pay It Forward RC 50012
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Trevor tackles his new teacher's extra-credit assignment to
improve the world. He performs three large favors, and instead of paying him
back, each recipient agrees to pay favors forward to three more people, and
so on. Initially a disaster, his project soon snowballs into a great success.
Some strong language. 1999.
The Window at the White Cat RC 50014
by Mary Roberts Rinehart
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Margery Fleming's father, Allan--the "state treasurer, a delightful companion,
polished gentleman, and successful politician of the criminal type"--has been
missing for ten days. Margery seeks the help of lawyer John Knox and moves in
with her aunts, but trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. 1910.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Dark Tide, Onslaught RC 50026
by Michael A. Stackpole
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
As Luke Skywalker contends with rogue elements rebelling against his rule,
the New Republic is attacked by aliens known as Yuuzhan Vong. The Jedi are tested
as never before in their struggle to prevail against the aggressors. A Star
Wars novel. Bestseller 2000.
The Best American Mystery Stories, 1999 RC 50183
edited by Ed McBain
read by Christopher Walker
4 cassettes
Collection of nineteen mysteries by well-known authors Lawrence Block, Ed Gorman,
Phillip M. Margolin, John Updike, and others. In "Redneck," private eye Amos
Walker tracks a cheating wife--with murderous results. In "Wrong Time, Wrong
Place," two punks kidnap the wrong couple. Some violence and some strong language.
1999.
Great Stories of the American West II RC 50196
edited by Martin H. Greenberg
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
A selection of eighteen short stories. Includes "The Idyl of Red Gulch" by
Bret Harte, "The Lonesome Road" by O. Henry, and tales by Jack London, Mark
Twain, John Jakes, Louis L'Amour, Evan Hunter, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller,
Erle Stanley Gardner, and Ed Gorman. 1996.
Jason's Gold RC 50201
by Will Hobbs
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to join the Klondike
gold rush, he learns that his older brothers beat him to it. Jason spends a
difficult year trying to find them, befriending writer Jack London and others
along the way. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
The Scapegoat RC 50205
by Daphne du Maurier
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes (Reissue)
John, an English professor on holiday in France, encounters his exact double,
Frenchman Jean de Gué. Monsieur de Gué, who is beset by family
and business problems, deceitfully shifts identities with John, leaving the
hapless Englishman in a sea of troubles. 1956.
The Night Inspector RC 50212
by Frederick Busch
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Disfigured Civil War veteran William Bartholomew prowls the slums of Manhattan,
where he befriends customs inspector Herman Melville. Encouraged by a Creole
prostitute, Bartholomew joins a scheme to free African American children who
are being traded as slaves in Florida. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1999.
Cold Case RC 50219
by Stephen White
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory and his wife, assistant prosecutor Lauren
Crowder, agree to help an elite group of Washington, D.C., investigators solve
a decade-old murder of two teenagers. Suspicions fall on a congressman whose
wife's mysterious death left unanswered questions. Violence and some strong
language. 2000.
The Buckskin Line RC 50220
by Elmer Kelton
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
On the Texas frontier in 1840, the Comanche warrior Buffalo Caller claims a
red-haired boy during a raid that kills many settlers. The orphaned boy, Rusty
Shannon, is eventually rescued, grows up to become a Ranger, and--years later--has
another encounter with Buffalo Caller. 1999.
Bonfire RC 50221
by Dorothy Canfield
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Nurse Anna Craft returns to her Vermont village of Clifford after spending
two years working in Paris. Her half-brother, Anson, now a doctor, is determined
to pay Anna back for supporting him. Young Lixlie, shunned by most of the villagers,
and disfigured Father Kirby play prominent roles in their lives. 1933.
Something Wicked This Way Comes RC 50233
by Ray Bradbury
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, both thirteen, are fascinated by the carnival
that comes to their small town. But after a series of frightening events, the
boys realize there is something sinister about the show and its owner. 1962.
The Key of the Keplian: Witch World RC 50243
by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eleeri--part Native American, part Celtic--is fifteen when her grandfather
dies, and she must flee to save her life. She travels the path of the gone-before-ones
and eventually finds herself in a new land. There she rescues two Keplians--a
mare and her foal--and finds love. 1995.
The Forest RC 50245
by Edward Rutherfurd
read by Gillian Green
6 cassettes
Saga of family life and political intrigue over nine centuries in southern
England's New Forest. Clerics, smugglers, woodsmen, aristocrats, and merchants--along
with forest creatures--play their parts in the panorama, from the killing of
William the Conqueror's son Rufus in 1099 to the filming of a story about the
land in April 2000. 2000.
Girl with a Pearl Earring RC 50258
by Tracy Chevalier
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
A fictional account of how the seventeenth-century artist Vermeer came to paint
a portrait of a young woman wearing a pearl earring. When sixteen-year-old Griet,
a Protestant, becomes a maid in Vermeer's Catholic household, the drudgery of
her duties is offset by working in the artist's studio. Some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1999.
Middle of Nowhere RC 50268
by Ridley Pearson
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Seattle police lieutenant Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne Matthews are investigating
assaults on fellow officers and a string of robberies just as the department
is stricken with the "blue flu"--an unofficial strike. They soon realize that
these events are related and their lives are in danger. Violence and strong
language. 2000.
In the Fall RC 50270
by Jeffrey Lent
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
After serving in the Civil War, Norman Pelham returns home to Vermont with
his African American bride, Leah. Some time later, following a visit to her
North Carolina home, Leah hangs herself. Eventually, Leah's grandson sets out
to uncover the story of her tragic end. Strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 2000.
The Web and the Rock RC 50278
by Thomas Wolfe
read by L.J. Ganser
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Wolfe continues the autobiographical cycle of novels begun in Look Homeward,
Angel (RC 37655) and Of Time and the River (RC 48934). Published
posthumously, this story follows George Webber, from his childhood in North
Carolina through his college years, his travels in Europe, and his love affair
in New York City. Some strong language. 1937.
Dead above Ground RC 50308
by Jervey Tervalon
read by Dolores King-Williams
2 cassettes
New Orleans, 1946. Mixed-blood teenager Lita Du Champ learns all of the family
secrets when her married sister falls for a gangster and pimp with a long-standing
grudge against her mother, Helen. Suddenly Lita and Helen are fighting for the
family's very survival. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Chumley's Gold: A Western Duo RC 50317
by Wayne D. Overholser
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Two western novellas. In High Valley, Grant Talbot tries to save the
Wagon Wheel Ranch for the murdered owner's widow. In Chumley's Gold,
Dan Larsen discovers that his late father was a bank robber and that a fortune
might still be buried on his old homestead. Some violence. 1999.
O Jerusalem: A Mary Russell Novel RC 50327
by Laurie R. King
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Palestine, 1919. Britain has recently driven the Turks out of the country and
is trying to stem the ethnic and religious unrest in the area. Meanwhile, Sherlock
Holmes and his apprentice, Mary Russell, are sent to Jerusalem by Sherlock's
older brother Mycroft to investigate murder and treason. Some violence. 1999.
Perlman's Ordeal RC 50330
by Brooks Hansen
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
London, 1906. Dr. August Perlman, a music lover originally from Vienna, usually
treats patients by hypnosis, but he encounters difficulties in the case of Sylvie
Blum, a hysterical thirteen-year-old. Overwhelmed by a compelling spiritualist,
too much hashish, and Sylvie's tales of Atlantis, Perlman finds himself in over
his head. 1999.
Masterson RC 50331
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Just before Prohibition in 1920, "Bat" Masterson's wife, Emma, persuades him
to take her to Dodge City to fathom his legend. On the pilgrimage to his past,
Masterson seeks to establish his actual deeds, as distinct from the myths propagated
by newspapers. Some strong language. 1999.
The Redhunter: A Novel Based on the Life of Senator Joe McCarthy RC 50333
by William F. Buckley
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Recreation of a troubled era in twentieth-century American politics. McCarthy's
life and anticommunist crusade are sympathetically recalled by author Buckley's
fictitious narrator, a professor who worked with McCarthy in the early 50s.
He regrets the senator's painful decline and fall but maintains respect for
his goals. Some strong language. 1999.
Leota's Garden RC 50338
by Francine Rivers
read by Colleen Delany
4 cassettes
At eighty-four, Leota can no longer tend her once-beautiful backyard. And her
born-again granddaughter, who is rebelling against her domineering mother, needs
guidance. Then a college boy volunteers to help restore Leota's garden. Together
the three come to find peace and solace amid the blossoms. 1999.
The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake RC 50360
by Patricia Veryan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
When Colonel Hastings Chatteris Adair is wrongly stripped of his rank, he sets
out to prove his innocence. He is accused of kidnapping Miss Alice Prior and
destroying her reputation. But with the aid of several faithful friends, Adair
struggles to set the record straight. Sequel to The Riddle of the Lost Lover
(RC 48738). 1999.
The Girl Philippa RC 50361
by Robert W. Chambers
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Northern France, 1914. Halkett, a British officer in civilian clothes and concealing
a thin envelope destined for London, is in danger from murderous pursuers. He
approaches a stranger, an American artist, and takes the chance of entrusting
him with the envelope. Together at the Café Biribi, they meet the cashier
Philippa. 1916.
The Little Red Foot RC 50362
by Robert W. Chambers
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
The love story of colonist John Drogue and a young Scottish woman, Penelope
Grant, set in northern New York during the American Revolution. The war's bloody
battles involve not only the colonists and the British, but the native Iroquois
and Oneida as well. 1921.
Jem (and Sam) RC 50363
by Ferdinand Mount
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Fictitious memoirs of Jeremiah (Jem) Mount, the drinking companion and rival
of the seventeenth-century British diarist Samuel (Sam) Pepys. His tale leads
through the taverns and palaces of Restoration England and shows the growing
credence given to science over religion. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
The American Claimant RC 50367
by Mark Twain
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Viscount Berkeley leaves England to investigate claims on the family title
and to satisfy his fascination with democracy and all things American. In the
United States, he takes advantage of an opportunity to hide his identity and
meets the claimant, Colonel Mulberry Sellers. Based on the author's unsuccessful
1887 play. 1892.
The Fencing Master RC 50376
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
read by Jonathan Davis
2 cassettes
Madrid, 1866. Don Jaime Astarloa is an honorable man of tradition who makes
his living teaching fencing to wealthy students. But his life changes forever
when a beautiful young lady enters his studio requesting advanced lessons. Don
Jaime unwittingly becomes embroiled in political intrigue--and murder. 1988.
The Body in the Big Apple: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 50378
by Katherine Hall Page
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
In this prequel to the Faith Fairchild series, young Faith has just launched
her catering business in New York when former classmate Emma Stanstead asks
for her help. A blackmailer is threatening to use secrets from Emma's past to
ruin her husband's political career. Some violence and some strong language.
1999.
Somewhere Lies the Moon RC 50383
by Kathryn Lynn Davis
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
5 cassettes
Scotland, 1993. Eva Crawford inexplicably refuses a marriage proposal. Her
ancestral journals seem to be pulling her into the past and in a series of flashbacks
Eva relates with family matriarch Mairi Rose and her half-sisters Ailsa, Genevra,
and Lian. Sequel to All We Hold Dear (RC 44911). 1999.
Bones: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 50393
by Jan Burke
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
Four years ago, reporter Irene Kelly was approached by teenager Gillian Sayre,
whose mother was missing. Now Kelly is part of a group traveling with suspected
serial killer Nick Parrish to find Mrs. Sayre's grave--and Parrish has a plan
to escape. Violence and strong language. 1999.
Dragonshadow RC 50394
by Barbara Hambly
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Although Jenny Waynest returned to human form and married Lord John Aversin
at the end of Dragonsbane (RC 26667), she retained some magical powers.
Those abilities prove useful when dragons begin stalking the homeland--first
an illusionary dragon, then a real one. Some strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1999.
Dead Souls: An Inspector Rebus Novel RC 50395
by Ian Rankin
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Scottish inspector John Rebus is pulled in several directions: tracking a murderer
deported from the United States to Edinburgh, keeping an eye on a pedophile
who lives near a neighborhood playground, accepting the apparent suicide of
a colleague, and searching for the son of a high school girl friend. Violence
and strong language. 1999.
Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack appears on computer
screens universally, and computer experts--including a Net Force agent--are
suffering strokes. A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the culprits.
Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas (RC 49476). Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 2000.
Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit RC 50407
by Don Trembath
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Lefty suffers a seizure and learns he has epilepsy. If he
remembers to take his medication, Lefty can probably stop the convulsions, but
he remains anxious, feels odd from the drug, and doesn't like people knowing
about his condition. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Caterina RC 50413
by Jane Aiken Hodge
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Whispering (RC 41728), it is now 1832, and Dom Pedro
has returned from Brazil to help his daughter, Maria da Gloria, claim her position
as queen of Portugal. He is aided by Caterina Fonsa, who is creating political
cartoons to advance his cause. 1999.
To Catch a Star / Alcanzar una Estrella RC 50414
by Ivette González
read by various narrators
2 cassettes
Mario Santana se escapó de Cuba para realizar sus sueños. Definitivamente,
ser el chófer de Marta Alvarez, una actriz bella, rica y temperamental,
no es uno de esos sueños. Pero Mario pronto descubre que hay mucho más
con Marta de lo que nadie sospecha. Novela romántica bilingüe en
inglés y español. (Mario Santana fled Cuba to seek out a better
life. However, working as chauffeur to rich, temperamental actress Marta Alvarez
is not exactly his idea of the American dream. But he finds there is more to
Marta than he first realized. Bilingual romance. English/Spanish language. 1999.)
Shiva 3000 RC 50419
by Jan Lars Jensen
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
In a future India, Rakesh, a young Hindu, is following his dharma--to kill
the Baboon Warrior who, revered as a hero, must be destroyed for ravishing Rakesh's
intended bride, a princess. Rakesh is accompanied on his journey by Vasant,
who has a different mission. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.
Death Train to Boston: A Fremont Jones Mystery RC 50421
by Dianne Day
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Partners and lovers Fremont Jones and Michael Kossoff are investigating railroad
vandalism, when the train they are riding is dynamited, injuring both. Fremont
is abducted by a Mormon, who decides to make her his next wife. Michael struggles
to rescue her while eluding the bomber. Some violence. 1999.
The Gown of Glory RC 50427
by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1881, newly wedded minister David Lyall and his wife, Mary, arrive in the
small town of Ladykirk, Pennsylvania, expecting to stay for just a while. But
twenty-five years later they are still there with three grown children, and
David continues to serve as leader of the Calvinist congregation. 1951.
Shell Game RC 50499
by Carol O'Connell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Tough New York policewoman Kathleen Mallory, last seen in Stone Angel (RC
47622), is convinced that an old magician's death during a televised performance
was murder rather than a horrible accident. Mallory questions the victim's fellow
illusionists and focuses on one who seems to be accompanied by his long-dead
wife. Violence. 1999.
Inherit the Earth RC 50508
by Brian Stableford
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In the twenty-second century people are living hundreds of years with periodic
rejuvenations. Authentically young Damon Hart learns that one of his foster
fathers has been kidnapped by someone who claims Damon's famous long-dead father
is still alive and that his reputation for saintliness is false. Some violence
and some strong language. 1998.
Architects of Emortality RC 50509
by Brian Stableford
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Inherit the Earth (RC 50508), a twenty-fifth-century
murderer is targeting victims who are almost two hundred years old and killing
them with a genetically altered flowering plant. On the case are detective sergeant
Charlotte Holmes and genetic artist Oscar Wilde. Some strong language. 1999.
Jim the Boy RC 50526
by Tony Earley
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
North Carolina, 1934. Anecdotes trace a year in the life of ten-year-old Jim
Glass, who lives with his widowed mother near her three bachelor brothers. Follows
Jim as he views the ocean for the first time, celebrates the town's electrification,
and sees his best friend contract polio. 2000.
The Burning Bride RC 50538
by Margaret Lawrence
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Maine, 1786. In this sequel to Blood Red Roses (RC 46974) midwife
Hannah Trevor is reluctantly marrying Daniel Josselyn, father of her deaf daughter
and their unborn child. Amidst a rebellion by bankrupt, overtaxed farmers, Daniel
is accused of murder. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.
Unforgotten RC 50576
by D.J. Meador
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
When sixty-three-year-old attorney and decorated Korean War veteran John Winston
is nominated for a federal judgeship, he does not expect an incident from his
combat days to surface. But Winston harbors a dark secret that someone exposes
to jeopardize his reputation as well as his career. Some violence. 1999.
Black Alley RC 50584
by Mickey Spillane
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
The murder of one of Mike Hammer's army buddies sends him, the mob, and the
FBI looking for a stash of eighty-nine billion dollars reportedly hidden by
him before his demise. Mike's own recent return from death's door also leads
him to propose to Velda, his longtime secretary. Some violence. 1996.
The Toughest Indian in the World RC 50590
by Sherman Alexie
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Nine short stories exploring the concept of Native American identity. In the
title piece--originally appearing in the New Yorker--a Spokane Indian
journalist adopts his father's practice of picking up Indian hitchhikers but
carries the tradition farther than intended. 2000.
The Brass Dolphin RC 50595
by Joanna Trollope
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
1938. When naive twenty-year-old Lila Cunningham and her impoverished father
lose their home in England, she accepts the offer of an abandoned house on Malta.
Lila begins a difficult readjustment, but it is the brutal German bombing campaign
and its aftermath that finally bring her to a point of real self-discovery.
1997.
Thunderwoman: A Mythic Novel of the Pueblos RC 50604
by Nancy Wood
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In this allegory blending history and mythology, generations of Pueblo Indians
portray life from their creation and prehistory through the mid-twentieth century.
Bloody massacres follow the arrival of Spanish conquistadores and others. Cultural
crises escalate, culminating in the 1947 atomic bomb tests in the desert. For
senior high and older readers. 1999.
Three Hands in the Fountain RC 50618
by Lindsey Davis
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Rome, A.D. 73. Private investigator Marcus Didius Falco and his wife and newborn
are recently home from Spain when Falco discovers a woman's severed hand in
a fountain. When two more hands are found after large festivals, a serial killer
is suspected of polluting the city's water supply. Sequel to A Dying Light
in Corduba (RC 47471). Some violence. 1996.
Ride South to Purgatory: A Western Story RC 50623
by James C. Work
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Pasque Pendragon works on his uncle's ranch while planning to avenge his brothers'
murders at the hands of rustlers. But after agreeing to duel a stranger, Pasque
spends a year on another quest. Along the way he has a change of heart and finds
love. Some violence. 1999.
Deep South RC 50627
by Nevada Barr
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park Ranger Anna Pigeon accepts a promotion to supervise the Natchez Trace
Parkway in Mississippi, but on her arrival immediately regrets the decision.
Soon a teenage girl is murdered and Anna faces danger from the suspects, including
a group of Civil War reenactors. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
The Kill Box RC 50630
by Chris Stewart
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
On a return flight from the Middle East, Air Force One crashes, killing
all aboard including the vice president. When investigators find lethal biological
agents in the wreckage, Captain Charlie McKay leads a retaliatory air strike
force to Iraq in an attempt to avert another terrorist disaster. Violence. 1998.
The Climate of the Country RC 50639
by Marnie Mueller
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
1940s. Denton Jordan, a conscientious objector, and his Jewish wife, Esther,
live at the Tule Lake Relocation Camp for Japanese in northern California. Trouble
brews both within the camp and in their marriage, escalating until life-alterating
choices are made. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.
To Visit the Queen RC 50654
by Diane Duane
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Book of Night with Moon (RC 47393), feline wizards
Rhiow, Arhu, and Urruah are sent into the London underground to foil a plot
by the evil Lone Power, who plans to assassinate Queen Victoria and start a
nuclear war. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
In Legend Born RC 50667
by Laura Resnick
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
The Silerians have been oppressed by the Valdani for centuries, but now a peasant
begins fighting back with the help of a recently returned Silerian soldier.
However, the warrior has another powerful enemy: the magical waterlord society,
which has long sought his head. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Chains of Command RC 50674
by William J. Caunitz
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Deputy police commissioner Suzanne Albrecht, hoping for a promotion, enlists
the help of her former lover, Lieutenant Matt Stuart, to investigate crooked
cops who might stall her career. Matt's probe uncovers police links to the Dominican
and Colombian drug gangs as well as Mafia connections. Violence and strong language.
1999.
Transfer of Power RC 50675
by Vince Flynn
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
The CIA learns that foreign terrorists intend to assault the White House imminently.
The Secret Service has only seconds to usher the president into his bunker,
leaving others to be taken hostage. As officials dither, a CIA counterterrorism
operative mounts a rescue. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
Darwin's Radio RC 50676
by Greg Bear
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Disgraced archaeologist Mitch Rafelson, geneticist Kaye Lang, and government
epidemiologist Christopher Dicken are embroiled in researching a miscarriage-producing
virus named SHEVA, which spontaneously generates replacement pregnancies of
new evolutionary humans. The ensuing panic spreads worldwide. Then Kaye becomes
pregnant. 1999.
Hart's War RC 50677
by John Katzenbach
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Stalag Luft Thirteen, 1944. Former Harvard law student Tommy Hart is ordered
to represent fellow prisoner of war Lincoln Scott, a Tuskegee airman who is
accused of murdering a bigoted American captain. Hart soon realizes that he
and his client are victims of a frame-up. Strong language and some violence.
1999.
The Pleasing Hour RC 50685
by Lily King
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Rosie, a nineteen-year-old American, becomes an au pair with a wealthy Parisian
family to escape her grief over having given up her baby to her barren sister.
In her vulnerability, Rosie becomes attached to her young charges and more especially
to their father. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
Treasure Box RC 50686
by Orson Scott Card
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Reclusive, thirty-four-year-old Quentin Fears first falls in love when he meets
Madeline Cryer, who reminds him of his dead sister Lizzy. The uncanniness builds
as Madeline mysteriously disappears after Quentin refuses to open a box that
supposedly contains her inheritance. But then he lifts the lid... 1996.
The Group RC 50691
by Mary McCarthy
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Relates the lives of eight Vassar College friends from Kay Strong's wedding
in 1933, one week after commencement, to her funeral seven years later. Describes
the young women's transitions from college living to the practicalities of sex,
marriage, motherhood, and careers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 1963.
Jitterbug: A Novel of Detroit RC 50696
by Loren D. Estleman
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Detroit, 1943. A serial killer is roaming the city murdering people suspected
of hoarding ration coupons. Lieutenant Max Zagreb uses all the methods available--legal
and illegal--to track down the culprit. Meanwhile, police contend with growing
racial unrest that explodes into a race riot. Violence and strong language.
1998.
A Deepness in the Sky RC 50698
by Vernor Vinge
read by Gary Tipton
5 cassettes
Thirty thousand years before the events in A Fire upon the Deep (RC 35758)
the human starfleets Qeng Ho and Emergents head toward the planet Arachna to
await the dormant Spider's awakening. While Qeng Ho's intentions are good, those
of Emergents are sinister. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland RC 50702
edited by W.B. Yeats
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
A collection of folk tales, songs, poems, and legends gathered by Yeats and
first published separately as Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry
in 1888 and Irish Fairy Tales in 1892. The cast of characters includes
fairies, leprechauns, pookas, ghosts, witches, giants, and royalty. 1973.
What the Body Remembers RC 50703
by Shauna Singh Baldwin
read by Yolande Bavan
4 cassettes
Toward the end of the Raj in India, wealthy Sikh landowner Sardarji takes a
young bride in hopes of fathering the children his first wife has been unable
to provide. As political tensions over the imminent partition build, the two
women vie for Sardarji's heart. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
The Promised Land RC 50706
by Ruhama Veltfort
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Recurring visions of persecution cause a rabbi's son and his wife to flee their
shtetl near Cracow, Poland, for America in the mid-1800s. Guided by his dreams,
Yitzhak and his family join the perilous trek to California. A story of faith,
love, and survival in a new land. 1998.
A Child's Christmas RC 50739
by Eva Rutland
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Eric Archer, ten, attends boarding school because his father is too busy to
care for him. Eric's uncle, who lives nearby, is supposed to keep an eye on
him but seems to forget--until the school counselor calls. Before long, Eric
is at the center of an expanding circle of love and friendship. 1997.
In the Family Way: An Urban Comedy RC 50741
by Lynne Sharon Schwartz
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Tenants of a New York apartment owned by aging Anna include her daughters,
Bea and May; Bea's first husband, Roy; and Roy's second wife, Serena, now May's
lover. When Roy reluctantly agrees to impregnate Serena, two other members of
the convoluted family also become pregnant. Explicit descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 1999.
A Bitter Feast RC 50745
by S.J. Rozan
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Chinese American private investigator Lydia Chin is hired to find four missing
restaurant workers in New York's Chinatown. With the help of her partner, Bill
Smith, and police detective Mary Kee, she uncovers a world of illegal immigrants,
drug smuggling, and conflicts between the Cantonese and Fukienese. Some violence.
1998.
Those Bones Are Not My Child RC 50748
by Toni Cade Bambara
read by Jill Fox
6 cassettes
Based on the true story of the abduction and murder of more than forty children,
mostly black males under fifteen, in Atlanta in the 1980s. Centered on the fictitious
Spencer family's agonizing search for their missing child, the novel reaches
into every corner of Atlanta society. Published four years after Bambara's death.
1999.
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Divide and Conquer RC 50767
by Jeff Rovin
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Op-Center director Paul Hood is newly separated from his wife, but he has no
time to worry about the effect on his children. Traitors within the State Department
are attempting to convince the president that he is mentally unstable, and a
takeover is almost within their grasp. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates RC 50770
by Tom Robbins
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Unorthodox CIA agent Switters incurs a shaman's curse of death if his feet
touch the ground. Consequently, he uses a wheelchair for his next assignment,
which includes transporting gas masks to the Kurds and falling in love with
a defrocked nun in Syria. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
2000.
When We Were Wolves: Stories RC 50774
by Jon Billman
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Stories depicting colorful and independent people of Wyoming, including smoke
jumpers, small-town Mormons, and an eccentric artist who delights in taunting
the local conservatives. In "Custer Complex," a government computer dispatches
a U.S. Forest Service firefighter to a remote fire that burned out two years
ago. Some strong language. 1999.
Aftershocks RC 50783
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
San Francisco, 1906. Survivors cope with the fiery aftermath of a catastrophic
earthquake in different ways. Architect Harrison White is chiefly concerned
with his buildings; Katharine Steinmetz photographs the city for posterity;
missionary Ginger Severance works to save souls; and the army sets about making
matters worse. Some violence. 1999.
Windward Heights RC 50801
by Maryse Condé
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Caribbean novelist Condé has transposed the tale of Wuthering Heights
to her native Guadeloupe. Razyé, taken in and raised by Hubert Gagneur,
falls in love with Gagneur's daughter, Cathy. Unhappy with his treatment there,
Razyé flees to Cuba. But when Cathy marries a wealthy Creole, Razyé
returns to avenge his loss. 1998.
Sartoris RC 50802
by William Faulkner
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Sartoris returns to Jefferson, Mississippi, after his brother's death in World
War I. Desolated by this and the loss of his wife and infant son, he becomes
reckless and wild. 1929.
Before You Sleep RC 50816
by Linn Ullmann
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Waiting for an overdue update on her sister's attempt to reconcile with her
husband, Karin recounts the story of three generations of their Norwegian family
and its eccentric women. The setting is Oslo and New York, and Karin's humorous
fantasy life colors the telling. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1999.
The Silk Code RC 50829
by Paul Levinson
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
NYPD detective Phil D'Amato, in Pennsylvania's Amish country, investigates
a mysterious death, apparently related to contact with a bioengineered food.
D'Amato's search leads back in time to Basques pondering murders in eighth-century
Europe, recollections of early Chinese efforts to control the silk industry,
and evidence that pre-human populations survived alongside civilization. Strong
language. 1999.
Winter Solstice RC 50844
by Rosamunde Pilcher
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
Elfrida, a retired actress; Oscar, a recent widower; Carrie, recovering from
a love affair; Lucy, Carrie's niece; and Sam, deserted by his wife, spend the
winter solstice in a Scottish cottage, where they form a lasting bond that allows
them to recover from their various challenges and losses. Bestseller 2000.
Dust to Dust RC 50847
by Tami Hoag
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
When Minneapolis Internal Affairs gay cop Andy Fallon is found hanging naked
from a noose, detective Sam Kovac and his partner Nikki Liska think it's murder.
They review Andy's investigations, including an old case involving his policeman
father. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
2000.
The Blind Assassin RC 50848
by Margaret Atwood
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
This convoluted tale of two sisters begins with the questionable circumstances
of the 1945 death of the younger, Laura, at twenty-five. A memoir by Iris, the
surviving and now elderly sister, recalls what led up to the tragic event. Interspersed
is a novel-within-a-novel, Laura's posthumously published book. Bestseller 2000.
The Switch RC 50852
by Sandra Brown
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
The day she is artificially inseminated, Gillian Lloyd switches places with
her identical twin, Melina, acts as escort for Native American astronaut Christopher
Hart, and is murdered. As they investigate the evangelist behind the killing,
Melina and Hart become targets too. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence,
and strong language. 2000.
Buried Evidence RC 50853
by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The rapist who attacked prosecutor Lily Forrester and her daughter in Mitigating
Circumstances (RC 35901) is out on parole and looking for them. Meanwhile,
Lily's alcoholic ex-husband tries to escape a manslaughter charge by implicating
Lily in a long-ago murder. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 2000.
Stalker RC 50858
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Detective Peter Decker's outspoken Ivy League-educated daughter Cindy joins
the LAPD, but has trouble fitting in with the blue-collar work force. During
a rash of serial carjackings, Cindy realizes she is being stalked and suspects
the danger comes from within the department. Violence and strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Lethal Seduction RC 50871
by Jackie Collins
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Magazine writer Madison Castelli discovers that her father is a hit man for
the mob and becomes suspicious about her stepmother's recent death. Meanwhile,
Madison's best friend, Jamie, is divorcing her bisexual husband and meets kinky
playboy Joel Blaine in Las Vegas. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language.
2000.
The Last Precinct RC 50875
by Patricia Cornwell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Black Notice (RC 48767), Dr. Kay Scarpetta has escaped
death from the serial killer "werewolf" and continues investigating crimes committed
by his French syndicate. But then the doctor herself faces a murder accusation.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
When We Were Orphans RC 50876
by Kazuo Ishiguro
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
After Cambridge, the observant but self-delusional Christopher Banks becomes
a private detective, fulfilling a childhood ambition. His successful career
leads him back to his boyhood home of Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War
in 1937. He feels confident he will find his parents, who disappeared there
years before. Bestseller 2000.
The Sky Is Falling RC 50877
by Sidney Sheldon
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Anchorwoman Dana Evans becomes suspicious when five members of a prominent
family die violently within a year. Her investigation begins with patriarch
Taylor Winthrop, ex-ambassador to Russia. Privately, Evans experiences problems
with the Serbian orphan she has adopted and with her wandering fiancé.
Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Rescue RC 50879
by Nicholas Sparks
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Single mom Denise is struggling to raise her young son, Kyle, who has an auditory
processing problem. After a car accident during a storm, Kyle disappears and
is later found by volunteer fireman Taylor, who becomes part of their lives.
But a past tragedy prevents commitment. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Now and Always/Para Siempre RC 50884
by Caridad Scordato
read by María Pino
3 cassettes
El médico ortopédico Víctor Cienfuegos cree que Carmen
González es demasiado joven para servirle como nueva recepcionista. Pero
Carmen pronto prueba que sirve muy bien, cuando le presenta a su hermana mayor,
Connie, a Víctor. Connie resulta ser un agente del FBI que al sufrir
un brazo quebrado recibe tratamiento médico de Víctor, y acaba
enamorándose de él. Lenguaje injurioso y descripciones de índole
sexual.(Orthopedic surgeon Victor Cienfuegos believes the temporary receptionist
sent to his office is too young to be any good. But Carmen Gonzalez quickly
proves valuable, especially when her FBI agent sister, Connie, suffers a broken
arm and steals Victor's heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1999.)
Liar's Game RC 50892
by Eric Jerome Dickey
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Dana leaves New York for a fresh start in Los Angeles. She meets Vince, whose
ex-wife is refusing to let him see his daughter. Both Dana and Vince fear long-term
commitment and jeopardize their relationship by hiding details about the past.
Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Right Hand of Evil RC 50896
by John Saul
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
As alcoholic Ted Conway loses another job, his long-institutionalized aunt
dies, leaving him an old house in a Louisiana town. The Conways soon learn of
the dwelling's evil reputation and begin experiencing the horrors Ted's ancestors
tried to escape. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong
language. Bestseller 1999.
Midnight in Ruby Bayou RC 50899
by Elizabeth Lowell
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Jewelry designer Faith Donovan has been asked to create a ruby necklace as
a friend's wedding gift. But the Russian Mafia covets the gems, and family friend
Owen Walker becomes Faith's bodyguard. Sequel to Pearl Cove (RC 48619).
Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000.
Night Tales RC 50925
by Nora Roberts
read by Kristin Allison
5 cassettes
Four connected novels--Night Shift, Night Shadow, Nightshade,
and Night Smoke--feature a cast of related characters who enter passionate
relationships while investigating dangerous crimes. Explicit descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1994.
Night Shield RC 50926
by Nora Roberts
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
In this sequel to Night Tales (RC 50925) Denver police commissioner
Boyd Fletcher pairs his detective daughter, Ally, with club owner Jonah Blackhawk,
whom Boyd saved from a life of crime years ago. Romance complicates their investigation
of burglaries involving Blackhawk's club. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong
language, and some violence. Bestseller 2000.
Lightning Strikes: The Hudson Family Series, Volume 2 RC 50929
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Rain (RC 50028) eighteen-year-old Rain Arnold is
in England studying acting while she works as an au pair at her great aunt Lenora
Endfield's austere home. Rain soon makes a horrifying discovery about a cottage
on the estate. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Heartbreaker RC 50933
by Julie Garwood
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In the confessional the homicidal "Heartbreaker" informs Father Tommy Madden
of his intent to kill the priest's sister, Laurant. Tommy seeks the help of
his old friend, FBI agent Nicholas Buchanan, who soon has several reasons for
protecting Laurant. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Mr. Perfect RC 50936
by Linda Howard
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Jaine and three coworkers jokingly create a list of requirements for the ideal
man. When the list goes public, someone secretly vows to kill the listmakers.
Meanwhile, Jaine goes from hating her new neighbor to thinking he's "Mr. Perfect."
Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller
2000.
Blue Gold: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 50937
by Clive Cussler
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
When National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) investigators Kurt Austin
and Joe Zavala hit a pod of dead whales during a boat race, it sets off an inquiry
that leads to an eco-extortionist's plot to control the world's freshwater supply.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Move to Strike RC 50940
by Perri O'Shaughnessy
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
While teenage Nicole Zack is robbing the uncle who cheated her mother, she
witnesses his murder and becomes the prime suspect. Recently widowed attorney
Nina Reilly takes her case, while investigator Paul Van Wagoner examines the
coincidence of the death that same night of the murdered man's son. Strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
Eric: A Discworld Novel RC 50953
by Terry Pratchett
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Eric, fourteen, is an inept sorcerer with three aspirations: to be immortal,
to rule the world, and to have a beautiful girl love him. Hoping to have his
desires granted, Eric conjures up the wizard Rincewind and soon wishes he had
never been born. For senior high and older readers. 1990.
A Knight of the Word RC 50963
by Terry Brooks
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Running with the Demon (RC 46826), John Ross seeks
relief from his constant missions by renouncing his role as a Knight of the
Word. It is up to college coed Nest Freemark, whom Ross once helped, to keep
him focused on assisting others. 1998.
The Good Old Stuff: Thirteen Early Stories RC 50967
by John D. MacDonald
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Thirteen pulp magazine stories published between 1947 and 1952 by the author
of the Travis McGee mystery series. All involve revenge, disappearance, adventure,
or homicide. In "Murder for Money" adult siblings suspect their young stepmother
of killing their rich--but unloved--father. Some violence. 1952.
Hatchet Job: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51007
by Harold Adams
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Detective Carl Wilcox is called in to investigate the murder of Mustard's town
cop, Lou Dupree, who "died of overexposure to an ax." Lou had plenty of enemies
because of his numerous affairs with married women, but who hated him enough
to commit such a brutal murder? Some strong language. 1996.
The Guest List RC 51010
by Fern Michaels
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
After their parents died mysteriously, young Abby and Mallory Evans were adopted
by their uncle. Shortly afterward, Mallory was institutionalized because of
her behavior. Now as adults, the sisters are reunited--but someone wants the
past kept hidden. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Pigtown RC 51014
by William J. Caunitz
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
When the corpse of Brooklyn mobster Beansy Rutolo turns up, detective Matthew
Stuart takes the case for personal reasons. Beansy was known to have sources
in the department, and Stuart encounters mortal danger as he uncovers a web
of official corruption. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1995.
Ilse Witch: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 1 RC 51015
by Terry Brooks
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
In this first book of a new Shannara saga, a mortally wounded elf is found
carrying two items--a bracelet and a mysterious map. Only Walker Boh can decipher
the chart, and he must do so before the Ilse Witch steals it. Some violence.
Bestseller 2000.
Exit to Eden RC 51017
by Anne Rampling
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Lisa works at The Club, which she helped create--the grandest exotic sex club
in the world. Sex slaves are chosen at auctions and paid $100,000 for a two-year
stint of fulfilling the sado-masochistic fantasies of The Club's guests. Lisa
has a female slave herself. After a brush with death, photographer Elliott gives
in to his own fantasies and signs on as a club slave. Strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1985.
Gilded Dreams RC 51018
by Kristy Daniels
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
When a blizzard hits New York City in the late 1800s, the courageous act of
Jonathan Caras, a young journalist, sets in motion his move to Paris and the
development of a love triangle that includes the owner of the newspaper for
which Jonathan works and an aspiring ballet dancer. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
Running from the Law RC 51020
by Lisa Scottoline
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Although she suspects her live-in lover is having an affair, Philadelphia attorney
Rita Morrone agrees to defend his father, a federal judge, in a sexual harassment
case brought by a former secretary. Deposing her, Rita realizes the two were
having an affair. When the woman is killed that night, Rita must decide whether
to defend the judge against a murder charge. Strong language, violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Plumed Serpent RC 51021
by Annabel Murray
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
When Josslyn Ransome leaves England for Mexico to compile a sketchbook in honor
of her late explorer father, she does not expect to have chauvinistic, young
Juan de Grijalva as her guide. Nor does she expect to fall in love with him.
Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1986.
Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour RC 51023
by Simon Brett
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Mrs. Pargeter plans to secretly return the "hot" paintings that the widowed
Veronica Chastaigne wants to give back before her demise. Recruiting her late
husband's old cronies for the task, Mrs. Pargeter eludes Detective Wilkinson
and Sergeant Hughes only to discover that the old masters have been stolen--again.
Some violence. 1998.
Chain of Evidence RC 51024
by Ridley Pearson
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Three years ago Hartford police detective Joe Dartelli (Dart) investigated
the suicide of a sex offender. Now that there is a rash of similar deaths, Dart's
suspicions about the first one resurface. Someone is killing these men and planting
evidence to make them appear as suicides, and Dart is fairly certain the culprit
is his mentor, forensics specialist Walter Zeller. Strong language, violence,
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Shallow Grave: Inspector Bill Slider Mystery RC 51026
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Detective Inspector Bill Slider and his partner, Jim Atherton, investigate
the death of Jennifer Andrews. Because her body was found in a trench on a posh
West London property that her contractor husband Eddie was hired to repair,
Eddie seems an obvious suspect. Some strong language. 1998.
Thunder City: A Novel of Detroit RC 51032
by Loren D. Estleman
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Detroit, 1900s. Henry Ford is showing great promise on his third attempt to
start an automobile plant. But Harlan Crownover can't convince his coach-making
family to invest in the new technology, so he turns for help to "Boss" Jim Dolan
and Sicilian gangster Sal Borneo. Chronologically the first in Estleman's Detroit
series. Some violence. 1999.
The Man Who Was Taller than God: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51037
by Harold Adams
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
South Dakota, 1930s. Itinerant painter Carl Wilcox is hired by the mayor of
a small town to investigate the murder of Felton Edwards, a womanizing schemer
who had returned to his hometown unexpectedly. Wilcox encounters nubile housewives
and another murder before he finds his suspects. Some violence. 1992.
A House Divided RC 51038
by Catherine Cookson
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Blinded in World War II, twenty-nine-year-old Matthew Wallingham is having
trouble adjusting to his disability. Compassionate young nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth
helps him face his fears and eventually steals his heart. But both bring family
problems to their relationship. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 1999.
The Devil's Code RC 51046
by John Sandford
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Kidd and his associate and lover, LuEllen, investigate the death of a member
of their computer hacking group. Kidd was last seen in The Empress File
(RC 36590) and The Fool's Run (RC 30857), which appeared under
the author's real name, John Camp. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2000.
Journey RC 51051
by Danielle Steel
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In her fiftieth novel, Steel explores the secrets of Washington, D.C., anchorwoman
Madeleine Hunter and her husband, Jack, head of the network. Publicly they appear
happy, but Madeleine must face reality when she works on the first lady's Commission
on Violence against Women. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language.
2000.
Wilderness RC 51060
by Robert B. Parker
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
While out jogging, suspense writer Aaron Newman witnesses a murder and notifies
the police. When the suspect, psychopath Adolph Karl, threatens Newman's family,
Aaron, his wife, and army buddy decide that their only chance is to eliminate
Karl and his gang. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1979.
Aunt Dimity's Christmas RC 51061
by Nancy Atherton
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In this sequel to Aunt Dimity Digs In (RC 48173) and others, a homeless
man collapses outside of Lori Shepherd's English cottage. While he's hospitalized
in a coma, Lori is encouraged by her late aunt's spirit to search for his identity
and for the reason he arrived at her door. 1999.
A Wizard in Midgard: The Rogue Wizard, Book 6 RC 51064
by Christopher Stasheff
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Using the name Gar Pike, Magnus d'Armand continues his mission to bring justice
to oppressed people. In Midgard, where giants and dwarfs are brutally ruled
by the normal-size people, Gar meets Alea Larsdatter, an orphan slave with telepathic
potential. Sequel to A Wizard in Chaos (RC 48804). Some violence. 1998.
Freedom's Altar RC 51065
by Charles F. Price
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
In the sequel to Hiwassee (RC 44371) emancipated slave Daniel McFee
returns to the mountains of Tennessee to sharecrop. He is welcomed back by his
former master, Judge Madison Curtis, and his clan. But there is trouble with
bushwhackers, the militia, freedmen, and the defeated. Some violence and some
strong language. 1999.
Cat on the Scent RC 51066
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen with her cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter,
and corgi Tee Tucker investigate the shooting of a local man during a Civil
War reenactment. The event leads to the discovery of drug dealing, adultery,
and a missing airplane in sleepy Crozet, Virginia. Some violence. 1999.
The Queen of Attolia RC 51067
by Megan Whalen Turner
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Thief (RC 47183), the Queen of Attolia captures
Eugenides, the official thief of Eddis. Although her severe punishment nearly
breaks his spirit, he continues to love her throughout the ensuing political
and military intrigues. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.
The Far Shore of Time RC 51068
by Frederik Pohl
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
This sequel to The Siege of Eternity (RC 49289) concludes a trilogy
about the near-future Earth caught in conflict between two alien races. As the
story begins, the original Dan Dannerman's situation looks bleak--his clones
have escaped and he is under interrogation by the horrible Horch. Some strong
language. 1999.
So Sure of Death: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 51069
by Dana Stabenow
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell from Fire and Ice (RC 50187) is
investigating the murder of a family aboard their boat, when his lady love discovers
the body of an archaeologist. Meanwhile, Liam's father arrives at Chinook Air
Force Base. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.
Newton Forster; or, The Merchant Service RC 51071
by Frederick Marryat
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
Young Newton Forster is impressed into the Royal Navy and endures sea battles,
shipwrecks, and imprisonment before finding his niche with the British East
India Company. He also discovers true love--but at the risk of losing an inheritance.
Some violence. 1832.
The King's Own RC 51072
by Frederick Marryat
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
William Seymour is raised--and orphaned--on a British navy ship, anointed a
midshipman at an early age, and later impressed to help crew a smuggler. He
comes to engage in battle with the French during a hurricane and to fall in
love with an heiress. Some violence. 1830.
Random Hearts RC 51077
by Warren Adler
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When Edward Davis and Vivien Simpson are informed that their respective spouses
died together in a plane crash, they realize the two were having an affair.
Shocked and hurt, the survivors turn to each other while they piece together
the betrayal. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1984.
Dead Souls RC 51078
by Nikolai Gogol
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov travels across the Russian countryside with a money-making
scheme to buy up "dead souls"--deceased serfs still on the tax roll until the
next census. When he is eventually arrested, his lawyer mounts an unusual defense.
A satire originally published in 1842, newly translated by Richard Pevear and
Larissa Volokhonsky. 1996.
Mail RC 51083
by Mameve Medwed
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Fiction writer Katinka O'Toole, once briefly married to her Joyce professor,
is now lusting after the mailman, Louie, who brings her rejection slips. Things
improve when Louie brings a check from Playgirl, they begin an affair,
and her incapacitated ex-husband lets her teach his writing class. Some descriptions
of sex. 1997.
Fail-Safe RC 51094
by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Cold War suspense classic. Through an unforeseen mechanical error, bombers
armed with nuclear weapons have been dispatched to destroy Moscow and are now
beyond recall. A White House translator becomes an unwilling witness to the
crisis as the U.S. president and the Soviet premier enter frantic negotiations
to avert global catastrophe. 1962.
Lost Horizon RC 51095
by James Hilton
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Classic utopian adventure fantasy. One of four Western passengers abducted
during an airplane hijacking from Baskul, Hugh Conway, recounts the group's
sojourn at the mysterious lamasery of Shangri-La in the mountains of Tibet.
Hugh describes Shangri-La's unusual inhabitants and their quest, and the feelings
of peace and contentment he enjoyed there. 1933.
White Magic RC 51097
by Faith Baldwin
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Various groups of people converge on a ski lodge in Sun Valley. Included are
a self-made man with his secretary, an heiress with a German nobleman and his
brother--both ski instructors--and several troublemaking businessmen. When they
finally sort out their feelings, some newly engaged couples emerge. 1939.
Four Blondes RC 51128
by Candace Bushnell
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Four loosely connected tales featuring dissatisfied New York women seeking
status and fame. In "Nice N'Easy" a shallow model uses men for their money,
while in "Single Process" a writer finagles an assignment in London in hopes
of finding a husband. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2000.
Angel Fire East RC 51171
by Terry Brooks
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
John Ross continues his mission to defeat the Void and save the world's future.
Ross's hope lies in the recent birth of a gypsy morph and in having the support
of Nest Freemark, a woman with magical powers. Sequel to A Knight of the
Word (RC 50963). 1999.
Wish You Well RC 51202
by David Baldacci
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In 1940 a happy family outing turns to tragedy when their car overturns, killing
the father and leaving the mother incapacitated. The two children, Lou and Oz,
take her to great-grandmother Louisa's rural Virginia home, where the New York
City kids face difficult adjustments. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Miss Darby's Duenna RC 51211
by Sherri Cobb South
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Sir Harry Hawthorne is engaged to his neighbor Olivia Darby but does not realize
that he's in love until a disreputable rake pursues her during her London debut.
Consumed by jealousy, Harry decides to keep a closer eye on his fiancée--so
he impersonates his own grandmother. 1999.
The Exchange Student RC 51212
by Kate Gilmore
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
2094. Daria, sixteen, is a licensed breeder of endangered species. Her family
is hosting Fen, a seven-foot alien from Chela, where there have been no animals
for centuries. Daria hopes Fen will share her interest in animals, and Fen does--but
for a very special reason. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Fasting, Feasting RC 51278
by Anita Desai
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Through details about the daily rituals of meals, the lives of two families,
in India and America, are revealed. Part one focuses on the blighted life of
Uma, a prisoner of her Indian family's conventions; part two deals with the
experiences of her brother Arun among well-to-do New England suburbanites. 1999.
Dreamcatcher RC 51542
by Stephen King
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
Four friends have hunted together for twenty-five years. This trip, however,
is interrupted by an intruder's rambling about lights in the sky. Patterned
like a Native American talisman, the dreamcatcher phenomenon must be summoned
for the men to fight alien and natural horrors. Strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
On the Street Where You Live RC 51647
by Mary Higgins Clark
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Because lawyer Emily Graham is being stalked, she changes jobs and moves to
New Jersey. She buys the house that once belonged to her great-great-grandaunt
Madeline Shapley, whose skeleton turns up in Emily's back yard. Suddenly Emily
finds herself being followed again. 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
Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from Sacagawea to Sheryl Swoopes RC 48285
by Amelie Welden
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of thirty-three young women around the world describe
their impressive achievements before the age of twenty. Presented in chronological
order from Cleopatra, ruler of ancient Egypt, to Martina Hingis, tennis champion
of the 1990s. For grades 4-7. 1998.
This Same Sky: A Collection of Poems from around the World RC 48296
compiled by Naomi Shihab Nye
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Anthology of pieces by 129 poets from sixty-eight countries other than the
United States. The poems express a universal spirit through themes including
dreams, families, nature, loss, and human mysteries. For grades 5-8. 1992.
Sing Me a Story: The Metropolitan Opera's Book of Opera Stories for Children
RC 49694
by Jane Rosenberg
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Retellings of fifteen operas to introduce the basic story lines. Divided into
acts, the stories include dialog and refer to specific musical passages. Presents
Aida, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Die Fledermaus,
Hansel and Gretel, The Magic Flute, and The Tales of Hoffmann,
among others. For grades 5-8. 1989.
Science Projects about Plants RC 50237
by Robert Gardner
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Provides instructions for more than thirty experiments involving plant physiology,
reproduction, and growth. Projects include growing grass on a turntable, removing
the root tip from a seedling, and raising plants in a hydroponic solution. For
grades 6-9. 1999.
The World of King Arthur and His Court: People, Places, Legend, and Lore RC
50307
by Kevin Crossley-Holland
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Collection of articles about the mythology of King Arthur, including an account
of Geoffrey of Monmouth, who first created the legend. Describes the real lives
of knights and their duties, and discusses the Crusades, the Round Table, and
heraldry. Also includes tales about Camelot, Sir Lancelot, and Excalibur. For
grades 5-8. 1998.
South Africa RC 50371
by Claudia Canesso
read by Lisette Lecat
1 cassette
Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of South Africa. Includes
information on the country's economy, industry, politics, and relation to the
rest of the world. Features profiles of various rulers of the area, and discusses
the outlawed policy of apartheid. For grades 6-9. 1999.
The Century That Was: Reflections on the Last One Hundred Years RC 50431
edited by James Cross Giblin
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
2 cassettes
A collection of eleven essays by well-known authors for young people, reflecting
on various customs and events of twentieth-century America. Includes Albert
Marrin on World War I; Bruce Brooks on sports; Walter Dean Myers on civil rights;
Penny Colman on women's issues; and Katherine Paterson on religion. For grades
6-9. 2000.
Digging for Bird-Dinosaurs: An Expedition to Madagascar RC 50522
by Nic Bishop
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
The story of Cathy Forster's experiences as a member of a 1998 expedition of
paleontologists to the island of Madagascar in search of fossil birds. Discusses
the details of their field work and how their discoveries advanced the knowledge
of bird evolution. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems RC 50546
edited by Donald Hall
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
An anthology of American poems for children, arranged chronologically, from
Native American cradle songs to colonial alphabet rhymes to contemporary pieces.
The writers include Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, T.S. Eliot, Ogden Nash,
Langston Hughes, Dr. Seuss, Gwendolyn Brooks, Shel Silverstein, and Sandra Cisneros.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999.
Kuwait RC 50565
by Maria O'Shea
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and society of Kuwait,
a small country on the Persian Gulf. Discusses the Kuwaitis' languages, religious
beliefs, arts, leisure activities, and diet. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1999.
Mexico RC 50591
by Leslie Jermyn
read by Jonathan Davis
1 cassette
An introduction to Mexico, the North American country that shares its northern
border with the United States. Explores Mexico's geography and history, government
and people, arts and leisure, and language and economics. Includes information
on well-known citizens and a glossary of terms. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Fundamental Strength Training RC 50795
by Jeff Savage
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Introduces the sport of strength training, with and without weights, discussing
its history, equipment, techniques, and variations. Includes information on
the human muscular system and on athletes who have popularized the activity.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998.
So You Want to Be President? RC 50856
by Judith St. George
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Offers unusual and interesting facts about the first forty-two presidents of
the United States. Points out the variety of personalities and physical characteristics
of these men who had at least one thing in common: "their first priority has
always been the people and the country they served." For grades 3-6. Caldecott
Medal. 2000.
Ricky Martin: Livin' the Crazy Life/Livin' la Vida Loca RC 50885
by Kristin Sparks
read by Maria Pino
2 cassettes
Presenta la biografía del popular cantante puertorriqueño, ganador
del premio Grammy. Narra la carrera de Ricky como cantante en el joven grupo
Menudo, como actor en la telenovela General Hospital y en Broadway,
y como caliente cantante solista. Para grados 6 a 9 y lectores mayores. Edición
bilingüe en ingés y español. (Biography of the Grammy Award-winning
singer from Puerto Rico. Chronicles his career with the boy band Menudo, his
acting on the soap opera General Hospital, his stint on Broadway, and
his solo debut. For grades 6-9 and older readers. English/Spanish language.
1999.)
Uruguay RC 50902
by Leslie Jermyn
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Describes the geography and history, government and economy, people and lifestyle,
arts and leisure, festivals and food, as well as religion, of the smallest country
in South America. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Best of the Best in Figure Skating RC 50952
by Rachel Rutledge
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
A history of the sport of women's figure skating and brief biographies of eight
leading competitors from the 1990s: Oksana Baiul, Surya Bonaly, Nancy Kerrigan,
Michelle Kwan, Tara Lipinski, Chen Lu, Katarina Witt, and Kristi Yamaguchi.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
Basketball: A History of Hoops RC 51030
by Mark Stewart
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Discusses the popular sport from its 1891 inception in a Massachusetts YMCA
to its evolution into an Olympic event. Relates significant developments and
key personalities on both the college and the professional levels. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1998.
Eleanor Everywhere: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt RC 51036
by Monica Kulling
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Biography of the shy girl who became a leading human rights advocate. Orphaned
at a young age, Eleanor finished boarding school caring deeply about the needy.
Her marriage to distant cousin Franklin resulted in Eleanor's becoming first
lady. She remained active and much admired after Franklin's death. An easy chapter
book. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Science Projects about Kitchen Chemistry RC 51062
by Robert Gardner
read by Jim Johnston
1 cassette
Experiments dealing with the chemistry of foods and cooking. Includes information
about carbohydrates, fats, proteins, acids and bases, yeasts, eggs, and the
strength of spaghetti. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Multiple Sclerosis RC 51076
by Nathan Aaseng
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Combines the personal stories of movie, television, and sports figures who
were diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a medical discussion of the
neurological disease. Covers symptoms, methods of detection, effects, treatments,
and approaches to living with MS. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Ghana RC 51084
by Patricia Levy
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion,
language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the West African Republic of
Ghana. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
Tim Duncan RC 51150
by Jeremy Byman
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Biography of the basketball superstar from St. Croix who didn't even play the
game until high school. Duncan attended Wake Forest University on a sports scholarship
and insisted on graduating before being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in
1997. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Backstreet Boys RC 51204
by Cathy Alter Zymet
read by Sharon Murray
1 cassette
Collective biography of the five members of this musical group. Describes the
band's beginnings in Florida, their initial success in Europe, and the religious
faith that sustains them. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Cassettes Fiction
Snowdrops for Cousin Ruth RC 48423
by Susan Katz
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Johanna Rush's brother, Johnny, is killed in a car accident just
two days after Christmas. Eight months later his twin sister, Susie, is still
not talking. Johanna has been told not to talk about Johnny because that upsets
everyone. But when Cousin Ruth comes to live close by, things change. For grades
4-7. 1998.
Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger RC 48597
by Louis Sachar
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
The students on the thirtieth story of the school built sideways have a series
of unusual substitute teachers. Sequel to Wayside School Is Falling Down
(RC 48596). For grades 3-6. 1995.
Gratefully Yours RC 49039
by Jane Buchanan
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
In 1923, Hattie, nine, rides the Orphan Train to Nebraska and is taken in by
Henry and Elizabeth Jansen, who recently lost their young son and unborn daughter.
Henry needs Hattie's help with the farm work and in caring for Elizabeth, who
is often ill. Hattie hopes she will be treated kindly. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Face in the Mirror RC 49754
by Stephanie S. Tolan
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Teenager Jared Kingsley's actress mother sends him to live with his father,
a famous director, whom he has never known. His father, stepmother, and obnoxious
half brother are performing a play in a reputedly haunted opera house. There
Jared discovers his innate acting ability--and a sinister ghost. For grades
5-8. 1998.
Countdown RC 49755
by Ben Mikaelsen
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
NASA has selected Elliot as its first junior astronaut. From space he talks
by radio with people on Earth, including Vincent, a Maasai youth. Elliot and
Vincent argue over their respective beliefs and customs, but finally realize
that such differences need not be barriers to friendship. Some violence. For
grades 5-8. 1996.
Stockings of Buttermilk: American Folktales RC 49757
edited by Neil Philip
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Sixteen traditional stories with European origins. In some of the tales, such
as "The Cat That Went A-Traveling," animals outsmart humans. In "Lady Featherflight,"
the daughter of a mean giant tricks him in order to help a young man she later
marries. Source notes are provided. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Eloise at Christmastime; Eloise in Moscow RC 49857
by Kay Thompson
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Two complete stories about the mischievous six-year-old who lives at the Plaza
Hotel. Eloise enjoys Christmas in her own inimitable way, spreading cheer and
giving gifts to the staff. And, when Eloise and Nanny visit Moscow, she is undaunted
by language or cultural barriers. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1958.
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn RC 50081
by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Japan, 1735. While attempting to solve the mystery of a stolen jewel, Seikei,
a merchant's fourteen-year-old son who longs to be a samurai, joins a group
of Kabuki actors. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Here Comes Heavenly RC 50218
by Todd Strasser
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
The Rands' nanny stormed off last night, leaving fourteen-year-old Kit, her
brother, two stepsiblings, and a toddler half brother, while both parents were
away on business as usual. Now a nanny--with purple hair, tattoos, and piercings--magically
appears in their house, makes them breakfast, and begins bossing them around.
For grades 6-9. 1999.
Emily's First 100 Days of School RC 50435
by Rosemary Wells
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Starting with the number one for the first day of school, Emily Bunny learns
the numbers up to one hundred in many different ways. For grades K-3. 2000.
The Grey King RC 50442
by Susan Cooper
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
While visiting in Wales, Will Stanton is challenged to find a golden harp to
rouse the sleepers needed for the battle against the Dark. Sequel to Greenwitch
(RC 50257). For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1975.
Silver on the Tree RC 50443
by Susan Cooper
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In this sequel to The Grey King (RC 50442) and last in the series
Will Stanton, an immortal dedicated to saving the world, receives a dreadful
warning that the Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid for global domination.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1977.
Anne of Green Gables; Anne of Avonlea; Anne's House of
Dreams RC 50475
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
read by Jill Fox
6 cassettes (Reissue)
An anthology of three complete novels chronicling Anne's passage from eleven-year-old
orphan to village schoolteacher to the bride of young doctor Gilbert Blythe,
who provides her with the house of her dreams. The first book was originally
published in 1908. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1985.
The Case of the Lion Dance: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 2 RC 50506
by Laurence Yep
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Case of the Goblin Pearls (RC 46951), Lily and
her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil are attending the opening of a friend's restaurant
when charity funds are stolen. The duo searches for the thief in San Francisco's
Chinatown. For grades 4-7. 1998.
The Trouble with Cats RC 50545
by Martha Freeman
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Holly Garland has a new home; a new school; and a new stepfather, William.
And she shares a bedroom with four mischievous cats in William's tiny San Francisco
apartment. Holly's life is a disaster for a few days, but she soon learns to
adjust. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs RC 50581
by Lensey Namioka
read by Miranda Daniloff
1 cassette
In this sequel to Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers (RC 49543),
Third Sister and her siblings try to help Eldest Brother, the most talented
musician in the Yang family, find work to pay for a new violin. For grades 3-6.
2000.
Tuck Everlasting RC 50587
by Natalie Babbitt
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette (Reissue)
Winnie Foster is ten when she meets seventeen-year-old Jesse Tuck in the woods
and learns that his family hasn't aged in eighty-seven years since drinking
from a secret spring. She is mighty tempted to drink that water too. For grades
4-7. 1975.
My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian RC 50797
by Elizabeth Levy
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Class clown Bobby is on the verge of being sent to an alternative school because
of his disruptive behavior. Recognizing that Bobby needs help channeling his
sense of humor, his teacher encourages him to organize a laugh-off contest at
school. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Great Interactive Dream Machine: Another Adventure in Cyberspace RC 50828
by Richard Peck
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
In this sequel to Lost in Cyberspace (RC 42808), Aaron has designed
a computer program that will transport him through time and space, but it has
a flaw. If anyone is nearby, the program will send Aaron and Josh where that
person dreams of going. For grades 4-7. 1996.
Rain RC 50870
by Manya Stojic
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The soil of the African savanna is dry and beginning to crack. Then the porcupine
smells the rain coming, the zebras see it, and the rhino feels it. It rains
and rains and rains, making everything lush and green--until it stops, and the
land becomes dry and hot again. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
The Secret of the Old Clock RC 50914
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Nancy Drew witnesses a near-accident on a country road, she becomes involved
with a missing will and the theft of some valuable silver pieces. For grades
3-6. 1930.
The Hidden Staircase RC 50915
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
Nancy Drew visits the family mansion of a close friend to discover the source
of untraceable music, thumps, creaking noises, and eerie shadows. For grades
3-6. 1930.
Mary Poppins RC 50917
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette (Reissue)
An extraordinary English woman blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed
umbrella and magic carpetbag to become the Banks family's new nanny. Mary Poppins
introduces her elder charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and
experiences. Prequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918). For grades
4-7. 1934.
Mary Poppins Comes Back RC 50918
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
One out-of-sorts day the Banks children are sent to the park, where Michael
flies his kite so high it disappears behind a cloud. Tugging on the line, he
winds in Mary Poppins! And her return brings more unusual adventures. Sequel
to Mary Poppins (RC 50917). For grades 4-7. 1935.
The Mystery of Mineral Gorge: A Cobtown Story from the Diaries of Lucky Hart
RC 50928
by Julia Van Nutt
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Cobtown, USA; 1845. When eerie shrieking sounds begin emerging from Mineral
Gorge, even the brave ten-year-old Lucky Hart is scared. Citizens hold a town
meeting and decide to send a search party to investigate the horrible noise.
Their discovery brings quite a surprise. For grades K-3. 1999.
Arthur's Camp-Out RC 50942
by Lillian Hoban
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Arthur is bored with spring vacation. When his little sister is invited to
a camp out in the woods behind their house, Arthur decides to go on an overnight
field trip by himself. But it's pretty scary out there! An easy chapter book.
For grades K-3. 1993.
Blackwater RC 50943
by Eve Bunting
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When Brodie and his cousin Alex go to the river, Brodie finds Pauline--the
girl he wants to date--with another guy, Otis. Brodie plays a dumb prank on
Pauline, which turns tragic as she and Otis are swept away downriver. But then
lying about what happened makes matters worse. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Arthur's Family Treasury: Three Arthur Adventures in One Volume RC 50951
by Marc Brown
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
The adventures of Arthur the aardvark and his family include Arthur's Birthday,
when Arthur solves the problem of having the same birthday as Muffy; Arthur's
Family Vacation, when it rains almost all the time; and Arthur's Baby,
when a new sister joins the family. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
Gib and the Gray Ghost RC 51011
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
In this companion to Gib Rides Home (RC 46233) Gib is leaving the
orphanage for the second time to return to the Thornton ranch, where he cares
for the horses. During a blizzard a beautiful gray thoroughbred, abused and
hungry, finds his way to the stable. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Odder than Ever: Stories RC 51012
by Bruce Coville
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Nine fantasy tales involving aliens, nightmares, and ghosts. "The Golden Sail"
and "The Metamorphosis of Justin Jones" were written specifically to be performed
with a symphony orchestra. In "Biscuits of Glory," a ghost is forced to make
fluffy biscuits every Saturday night. Companion to Oddly Enough (RC 43249).
For grades 5-8. 1999.
Off the Rim RC 51019
by Fred Bowen
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Christopher has to warm the bench on his school's basketball team because he
can't score. But with the help of Greta, the girl's champion, and her mother,
a former star defense player, he learns that teamwork is more important than
scoring. For grades 4-7. 1998.
The Final Cut RC 51029
by Fred Bowen
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Eighth-graders Ryan, Zeke, Miles, and Eli have always been friends, but now
they're trying out for the school's basketball team. Ryan worries what will
happen if they don't all make the cut--and they don't. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz RC 51047
by L. Frank Baum
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
When a cyclone blows Dorothy and her dog Toto from their Kansas home to the
magical Land of Oz, Dorothy meets the Munchkins and witches. With her new companions
the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy travels to the
Emerald City to petition the Wizard. For grades 4-7. 1899.
The Giggler Treatment RC 51050
by Roddy Doyle
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
The small furry Gigglers' favorite punishment for adults who are unfair to
children is to place dog poo in their path. Now the Gigglers are after Mr. Mack
and plan to use his family's dog, Rover (who can talk), to supply the poo. But
perhaps they are making a mistake. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Marvin Redpost: A Flying Birthday Cake? RC 51063
by Louis Sachar
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
One night Marvin sees what looks like a glowing green birthday cake streaking
across the sky. The following Monday an unusual boy named Joe Normal joins Marvin's
class at school. The other kids make fun of Joe's odd habits, but Marvin befriends
him. For grades 2-4. 1999.
The Mystery of the Purple Pool RC 51133
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Their grandfather is in New York on a business trip, and the Aldens have come
along to do some sightseeing. Instead, they end up investigating mysteries plaguing
the hotel--the swimming pool is purple, sugar and salt have switched places
in the dining room, and the elevator stops between floors. For grades 3-6. 1994.
Frog and Toad Are Friends RC 51143
by Arnold Lobel
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Five stories about the adventures of two friends, a solemn green frog and a
funny brown toad. When Frog is sick in bed looking green, Toad brings him some
tea and tells him a story. And when Toad loses his button, Frog helps him find
it. For grades K-3. 1970.
The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest RC 51149
by Lynne Cherry
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When a man walks into the rain forest and begins to chop down a great kapok
tree, all the different animals that live in the tree try to convince him of
the importance of sparing their home. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990.
Owen Foote, Money Man RC 51158
by Stephanie Greene
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Eight-year-old Owen needs cash because there is a lot of neat stuff he'd like
to buy. But his mother's suggestion of doing chores for a weekly allowance sounds
like too much work. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Owen Foote, Frontiersman
(RC 49561). For grades 2-4. 2000.
The Pet Shop Mystery RC 51169
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
When the owner of the Pretty Bird Pet Shop has to take a few days off, she
asks the Alden children to help her new employee, Mr. Fowler, take care of the
animals. The children soon discover Mr. Fowler is involved in an illegal scheme.
For grades 3-6. 1996.
Gathering Blue RC 51297
by Lois Lowry
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
When Kira is suddenly orphaned, the neighbors try to expel her because of her
lame leg. Kira's talent for embroidery saves her life, but places her under
the Council of Guardians, which also controls Thomas, a young woodcarver, and
Jo, a little tyke with a wondrous voice. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
Spanish
Las Grandes Profecías de la Biblia: Treinta y Siete Profecías
Cruciales que Nos Afectan Hoy (Major Bible Prophecies: Thirty-seven Crucial
Prophecies Affecting Us Today) RC 50289
por John F. Walvoord
leído por Juan Ramírez
4 cassettes
¿Qué predice la Biblia acerca del fin del mundo? El reconocido experto
en profecía bíblica selecciona treinta y siete de las profecías
más importantes, y se concentra en explicarlas a la luz de lo que está
sucediendo en la actualidad. (What does the Bible predict about the end of the
world? A well-known biblical expert presents thirty-seven of the most important
prophecies in the Bible, explaining them in light of events taking place in
the world toward the end of the twentieth century.) 1995.
To Catch a Star / Alcanzar una Estrella RC 50414
por Ivette González
leído por various narrators
2 cassettes
Mario Santana se escapó de Cuba para realizar sus sueños. Definitivamente,
ser el chófer de Marta Alvarez, una actriz bella, rica y temperamental,
no es uno de esos sueños. Pero Mario pronto descubre que hay mucho más
con Marta de lo que nadie sospecha. Novela romántica bilingüe en
inglés y español. (Mario Santana fled Cuba to seek out a better
life. However, working as chauffeur to rich, temperamental actress Marta Alvarez
is not exactly his idea of the American dream. But he finds there is more to
Marta than he first realized. Bilingual romance. English/Spanish language. 1999.)
Un Día...Tal Vez un Viernes: Una Novela No Muy Seria, pero Eso Sí,
Romántica (One Day...Perhaps a Friday: A Novel, Not Very Serious, but
Really Romantic) RC 50711
por Carlos Deupi
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Una novela costumbrista, con un tono lleno de humor y simpatía, que
describe las peripecias de la vida cotidiana en los Estados Unidos. El tema
culmina cuando el protagonista se reune en el Tango Bar con un antiguo amigo
suyo, "el hombre de las mil aventuras," donde recuerdan las aventuras coloridas
de su juventud en la Cuba de los años 1950. Lenguaje injurioso y algunas
descripciones de índole sexual. (The protagonist observes the humor of
daily life at work and afterward as he wends his way to the Tango Bar to reminisce
with a friend, the man of a thousand adventures, from his youth in 1950s Cuba.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex.) 1991.
Lluvia de Oro (Rain of Gold) RC 50714
por Víctor Villaseñor
leído por Juan Ramírez
7 cassettes in 2 containers
El autor mexicano-americano narra la historia de tres generaciones de su familia.
Los padres del autor vienen de México, pero ahora la familia vive en
California. La historia de Villaseñor es la del sueño americano,
y de una familia indomable y alimentado por el amor que supera la pobreza y
los perjucios en busca del éxito. Contiene descripciones de violencia
y lenguaje injurioso. (A real-life saga covering three generations of the author's
Mexican American family in California. Portrays a loving and spirited people
pursuing the American dream while struggling against poverty and prejudice.
Violence and strong language.) 1991.
Now and Always/Para Siempre RC 50884
por Caridad Scordato
leído por María Pino
3 cassettes
El médico ortopédico Víctor Cienfuegos cree que Carmen
González es demasiado joven para servirle como nueva recepcionista. Pero
Carmen pronto prueba que sirve muy bien, cuando le presenta a su hermana mayor,
Connie, a Víctor. Connie resulta ser un agente del FBI que al sufrir
un brazo quebrado recibe tratamiento médico de Víctor, y acaba
enamorándose de él. Lenguaje injurioso y descripciones de índole
sexual.(Orthopedic surgeon Victor Cienfuegos believes the temporary receptionist
sent to his office is too young to be any good. But Carmen Gonzalez quickly
proves valuable, especially when her FBI agent sister, Connie, suffers a broken
arm and steals Victor's heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1999.)
Ricky Martin: Livin' the Crazy Life/Livin' la Vida Loca RC 50885
por Kristin Sparks
leído por Maria Pino
2 cassettes
Presenta la biografía del popular cantante puertorriqueño, ganador
del premio Grammy. Narra la carrera de Ricky como cantante en el joven grupo
Menudo, como actor en la telenovela General Hospital y en Broadway,
y como caliente cantante solista. Para grados 6 a 9 y lectores mayores. Edición
bilingüe en ingés y español. (Biography of the Grammy Award-winning
singer from Puerto Rico. Chronicles his career with the boy band Menudo, his
acting on the soap opera General Hospital, his stint on Broadway, and
his solo debut. For grades 6-9 and older readers. English/Spanish language.
1999.)
Béisbol en los Barrios (Baseball in the Barrio) RC 50971
por Henry Horenstein
read by leído por Juan Ramírez
1 cassette
Hublado Romero Páez sueña con jugar el béisbol. Es un
niño de nueve años que vive en Caracas, Venezuela, y que nos presenta
a su familia y amigos--pero sobre todo habla del béisbol, tan popular
en su país como en cualquier parte del mundo. Para grados 3 a 6 y lectores
mayores. (Hubaldo Romero Páez dreams of playing baseball. The nine-year-old
boy, who lives in Caracas, Venezuela, talks about his friends, family, and most
of all, baseball, a popular sport in his country. For grades 3-6 and older readers.)
1997.
Sopa de Pollo para el Alma: Relatos que Conmueven el Corazón y Ponen
Fuego en el Espíritu (Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories to Open the
Heart and Rekindle the Spirit) RC 50972
recopilado por Jack Canfield y Mark Victor Hansen
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Presentan relatos, poemas y ejemplos que sirven para animarnos en los momentos
más dificiles. Contiene consejos reconfortantes sobre el amor, los niños,
la realización de sus sueños, y la superación de obstáculos.
Incluye escritos de Bennett Cerf, Art Buchwald, Pablo Casals, y Theodore Roosevelt.
(Collection of true stories, poems, and several checklists that readers might
use to help them through bad times. The seven sections include love, parenting,
living your dream, and overcoming obstacles. They include works by Bennett Cerf,
Art Buchwald, Pablo Casals, and Theodore Roosevelt.) 1995.
Morir en la Habana (To Die in Havana) RC 50973
por Antonio Villa
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Fracasado en su vida personal, un cubano que vive en Nueva York se enreda en
una maraña de crimen e intrigas políticas en Cuba. Aquí
emprende una odisea de destrucción personal y acaba compartiendo el destino
de muchos cubanos bajo el regimen castristra. (After a series of personal failures,
a Cuban living in New York is drawn into a web of crime and political intrigue
in Cuba. His odyssey of self-destruction leads him to the fate of many of his
countrymen under the Castro regime.) 1995.
Sosa: Una Autobiografía (Sosa: An Autobiography) RC 50974
por Sammy Sosa
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Como jardinero de los Cachorros de Chicago, Sammy Sosa alcanzó fama
internacional cuando rompió, con Mark McGwire, la gran marca de jonronear.
Ahora, Sosa cuenta su propria historia, su indigente infancia, sus primeros
juegos de béisbol, y su ascenso por las ligas menores hasta la descomunal
batalla de jonrones en 1998. (Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa tells his own
story, describing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his introduction
to baseball, his rise through the minor leagues, and the fateful 1998 season.
Sosa achieved international fame when he, along with Mark McGwire, broke baseball's
long-standing home run record.) 2000.
La Casa en Mango Street (The House on Mango Street) RC 50975
por Sandra Cisneros
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Esperanza vive en el barrio puertorriqueño de Chicago. Ella es una muchacha
fuera de lo común que observa la vida en un lugar de mucho movimiento
donde se habla una mezcla de inglés y español. Esperanza hace
frente a la vida contando historias y viñetas acerca de su familia y
amigos. La autora también escribió la novela El Arroyo de
la Llorona (RC 48077). (These vignettes introduce friends and family of
Esperanza, who lives in Chicago's Puerto Rican section. In her transient neighborhood,
where people speak a mixture of Spanish and English, the out-of-step Esperanza
copes by telling stories. By the author of El Arroyo de la Llorona (RC 48077).)
1994.
Talking Book Magazines
Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating
libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins
Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health
Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (French; monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on
one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (6 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
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