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NLS: Talking Book Topics
July - August 2002
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In Brief
Scourby awards announced
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
has announced the winners of the Alexander
Scourby Narrator of the Year awards for 2000.
Recipients this year are Graci Ragsdale
(Insight for the Blind) for fiction, Tom
Martin (AFB) for classical fiction, and James
DeLotel (American Printing House for the
Blind) for nonfiction.
NLS narrator Ray Hagen is being honored
with an Alexander Scourby special lifetime
achievement award for excellence. Hagen has
recorded more than 400 titles over twenty-seven years and compiled two dictionaries for
talking-book narrators. The two
publications, Say How? A Pronunciation Guide
to Names of Public Figures and The ABC Book:
Acronyms, Brand Names, and Corporations, are
updated every six months and distributed to
all NLS studios.
The Alexander Scourby awards were
established in 1986 in memory of the
acclaimed talking-book narrator who died in
1985.
***
Remembering narrator David Palmer
The American Printing House for the Blind
announces the death of David Palmer on April
25. David recorded several hundred books for
the NLS collection over twenty years. Most
of his fan mail was for his narration of
mysteries and ghost stories. He also
recorded classic American and British fiction
and bestsellers; he had recently finished
Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Palmer
was active in professional and academic
theater, radio, and television in the
Louisville area.
***
Reminder: FD magazines, including TBT
on FD, to end
Just a reminder: Talking Book Topics (TBT)
is among the recorded magazines and
periodicals being shifted from flexible-disc
to audio-cassette format in January 2001.
Flexible-disc recordings of TBT will not be
produced after December 2000. TBT will
continue to be available in five other
formats--large print, audio cassette,
computer diskette, online through the NLS web
site <www.loc.gov/nls>, and as an abridged
edition that is included in each braille
issue of Braille Book Review. Patrons who
now receive TBT on flexible disc will
automatically receive cassette recordings of
the publication unless they request another
format through their network library.
***
Newsstand
The following announcements may be of
interest to readers. The National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped reserves the right to publish
announcements selectively, as space permits.
Items mentioned, however, are not part of the
NLS program, and their listing does not imply
endorsement.
Talking Book Marker available
Jim Daily, a patron in Butte, Montana,
invites orders and inquiries concerning a
switch he has devised that serves as a
cassette bookmark. The switch plugs into the
cassette player and is held in the hand as an
individual listens to the recording.
Releasing the switch causes the tape to stop.
For further information, contact Jim Daily at
(406) 782-2202, e-mail jandmdaily@yahoo.com,
or web site <www.angelfire.com/mt/jdaily>, or
write to The Talking Book Marker (TBM), 835
Emma, Butte, MT 59701. The cost is $27.95,
including shipping and handling.
***
International affairs information on
tape
Current History magazine offers a series of
audio cassettes covering international
trends, world regions, and events in recent
history. Topics covered include: Volume 1--The Disintegration of the Soviet Union;
Volume 2--China Rising: A Superpower Awakes;
Volume 3--The Fundamentalist Challenge in the
Middle East; Volume 4--Latin America: Open
for Business; Volume 5--The Cold War:
Beginnings; Volume 6--The Pacific Century;
Volume 7--The Global Economy; and Volume 8--Narcopolitics.
For further information, call toll-free
1-800-726-4464 or contact Current History,
4225 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127.
Outside the USA call (215) 482-4464. The
Internet web site is
<http://www.currenthistory.com>.
The cost of each tape is $5.95; shipping
and handling are free to US addresses.
***
Vision Community Services resource
list
Vision Community Services (VCS), a division
of the Massachusetts Association for the
Blind, has published the 17th edition of its
VCS Resource List. It mentions more than 100
items available in large print, in braille,
and on cassette, with information on eye
diseases and conditions, consumer
organizations, electronic reading and
computer aids, financial resources,
recreation, and many other topics. The list
is available without charge from Vision
Community Services, 23A Elm Street,
Watertown, MA 02472, or by calling (617) 923-2790.
***
Books for Adults
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics,
mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more
about the wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a notice may appear
immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some
strong language."
Cassettes Nonfiction
The True Story of the Novel RC
43142
by Margaret Anne Doody
read by Robert Blumenfeld
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Vanderbilt University professor propounds the idea that the novel was not
invented by the English but has a longer, broader history that includes non-Western
writers and a range of themes. A scholarly presentation incorporating allusions
to Greek and Roman mythology, writings of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance,
and more. 1996.
Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform
with Your Own Rock Band RC 43650
by Stephanie Powell
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music group. Powell offers
both creative and technical tips on all phases of the music business: using
public address systems; mixing live music; utilizing recording studios; promoting
a band; negotiating contracts; and avoiding the perils of the business. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Too Young to Travel Abroad: Journal of a Year of European
Travel in 1856-7 RC 45079
by Agnes Woolsey
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
The reflections and observations of an eighteen-year-old on the "grand tour"
through Europe in 1856. The author's log provides a lucid account of the historical
and cultural sites visited on her year-long journey, including the Coliseum,
the Sistine Chapel, and the Louvre. 1862.
Run to the Mountain: The Story of a Vocation; the Journals
of Thomas Merton, Volume 1, 1939-1941 RC 45953
by Thomas Merton
read by Gordon Gould
5 cassettes
This volume of Merton's diaries recalls events as America stands on the brink
of war and the author, on the threshold of a religious vocation. Entries describe
the intellectual and quotidian life of the young writer and college instructor,
and his spiritual journey from the secular world to monastic seclusion. 1995.
A Thousand Miles from Nowhere: Trucking Two Continents RC
46328
by Graham Coster
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
An account of life on the road for long-haul truckers. Describes a journey
carrying beer and ice cream from England to Russia, as well as coast-to-coast
trips across the United States. Depicts the trucking subculture with its language,
values, diet, music, and lore. Strong language. 1995.
The American Opera Singer: The Lives and Adventures of America's
Great Singers in Opera and Concert, from 1825 to the Present RC 46444
by Peter G. Davis
read by Frank Coffee
5 cassettes
Chronicles the arrival of Italian opera in the United States and the efforts
of American singers to transform a foreign art form into a part of the national
culture. Traces the evolution of this musical style and its demands on the
voice. Includes biographical sketches and anecdotes about leading singers.
1997.
Hijacked: The True Story of the Heroes of Flight 705 RC
46714
by Dave Hirschman
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
An account of the 1994 hijacking of a FedEx cargo jet by a disgruntled employee,
who was flying as a passenger. Describes the tense moments when he attacked
and seriously injured the flight crew, forcing them to take extreme measures
to subdue their assailant and land the plane safely. Strong language and violence.
1997.
Becoming Mae West RC 46768
by Emily Wortis Leider
read by Susan McInerney
4 cassettes
Biography of the film star, who had more than thirty years of experience
in burlesque, vaudeville, and plays before heading for Hollywood in 1932.
West had also been her own writer and producer in New York and came to Paramount
Studios demanding star treatment. After achieving fame and fortune, the Hays
Office successfully censored West's career in the late 1930s. 1997.
May God Have Mercy: A True Story of Crime and Punishment RC
46778
by John C. Tucker
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
Chronicles the 1981 rape and murder case of Roger Coleman, who was executed
in Virginia's electric chair in 1992. Examines the circumstances and evidence
and concludes that the accused was poorly represented and may well have been
wrongly convicted. Strong language and violence. 1997.
Kundun: A Biography of the Family of the Dalai Lama RC
46813
by Mary Craig
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Describes the family of the fourteenth Dalai Lama and the importance of their
support for him, especially during the religious and political turmoil in
Tibet after the 1950s. Explains local Buddhist traditions and cultural history;
recounts the family's move from their rural village to live as royalty in
Lhasa and their exile from their country as refugees. 1997.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition RC
46894
edited by Robert Berkow
read by Lou Harpenau
21 cassettes
A consumer version, in everyday language, of the manual used by doctors,
nurses, and pharmacists. Discusses disease of all parts of the human body
and drugs used in treatment. Includes sections on men's, women's, and children's
health issues and an appendix covering legal issues, medical tests, and resources
for help. 1997.
Bogart RC 46921
by A.M. Sperber and Eric Lax
read by Ray Hagen
5 cassettes
Description of movie star Humphrey Bogart's life and times. Discusses his
childhood and marriages, the Hollywood studio system, and the House Un-American
Activities Committee of the 1950s. 1997.
A Short History of Byzantium RC
47025
by John Julius Norwich
read by Lindsay Ellison
5 cassettes
Condensed from a three-volume work. The author describes the civilization
of Byzantium, founded in A.D. 330 by Constantine the Great, as the Roman Empire
of the East. It survived until being conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
During those thousand years, the Byzantines preserved the heritage of Greece
and Rome, protected Europe from eastern invasion, and created magnificent
art. 1997.
William Shakespeare: A Compact Documentary Life RC
47027
by S. Schoenbaum
read by Bob Kuhn
3 cassettes
Schoenbaum presents a scholarly biography based on written records. Recounts
Shakespeare's simple life story as evidenced in documents found in Stratford,
where he was born, raised, and died, and in London, where he gained his livelihood.
1977.
Eddy Arnold: Pioneer of the Nashville Sound RC
47048
by Michael Streissguth
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Recounts the life of country singer Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold from his
birth in Tennessee in 1918. Discusses Arnold's interest in playing the guitar
at an early age, his first radio appearance while still in high school, his
rise to fame, and his struggle to remain popular as Elvis Presley and rock-and-roll
music began to overtake country music in the 1960s. 1997.
Ake: The Years of Childhood RC
47295
by Wole Soyinka
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
A lyrical memoir of boyhood experiences in the Nigerian village of Ake by
the 1986 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Utilizing his novelist's
techniques of narrative and dialog, Soyinka describes the mixture of traditional
African customs and Christian influences that shaped his first eleven years.
1981.
Mother Teresa: A Complete Authorized Biography RC
47315
by Kathryn Spink
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
The life of the nun who was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia,
in 1910. Mother Teresa's work in Calcutta--helping the poor, those with leprosy
and other illnesses, and abandoned and orphaned children--earned her the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1979 and worldwide recognition long before her death in 1997.
1997.
Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence, and a Bad Haircut RC
47321
by P.J. O'Rourke
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Twenty-five years of essays from the journalist's past. Evolving from a drug-using
hippie to a right-wing conservative, O'Rourke writes about everything from
automobiles in "The Ultimate Politically Incorrect Car" to politics in "Whitewater."
Some strong language. 1995.
The Swiss, the Gold, and the Dead RC
47323
by Jean Ziegler
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Swiss citizen Ziegler presents his views of his country's role in financing
Hitler's regime. Topics include the use of Swiss banks to fence looted gold,
Switzerland's tax policies aimed at Jews in the country, the denial of political
asylum to others, and arms sales to Germany. An afterword updates the book
through November 1997. 1998.
War in the Air: True Accounts of the Twentieth Century's Most
Dramatic Air Battles--by the Men Who Fought Them RC
47379
edited by Stephen Coonts
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Twenty-five excerpts from accounts of aerial fighting covering World War
I through the Vietnam War. Includes stories by pilots from both sides of the
conflicts. Some violence. 1996.
Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care RC
47411
by Benjamin Spock and Steven Parker
read by Kerry Cundiff
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Revised and updated seventh edition of a classic work by the pediatrician
who died in 1998. Written for parents of the developing child from birth through
adolescence, this comprehensive handbook now includes information on such
topics as a plant-based, non-dairy diet and alternative therapies. 1998.
Ithaka: A Daughter's Memoir of Being Found RC
47445
by Sarah Saffian
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
New York journalist shares her feelings about being contacted by her birthmother
at the age of twenty-four. The letters between Saffian and her birthparents,
who had eventually married each other and had three more children, illustrate
her initial reluctance to embrace this new family and her journey to being
reunited with them. 1998.
Do They Hear You When You Cry RC
47468
by Fauziya Kassindja and Layli Miller Bashir
read by Lisette Lecat
4 cassettes
The account of a young Muslim girl who flees from her home in Togo, West
Africa, to escape female genital mutilation. Arriving illegally in the United
States, Fauziya Kassindja is held for more than a year in prisons where she
is further degraded. Aided by Layli Miller Bashir, a young law student, Fauziya
is eventually granted asylum. 1998.
Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions among the Converted Peoples
RC 47472
by V.S. Naipaul
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
Personal accounts of people encountered by Naipaul during his travels in
four non-Arab Muslim countries--Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, and Malaysia--for
five months in 1995. He contends that these stories reveal the effects of
Islamic conversion on the national culture. Companion to Among the Believers
(RC 17364). 1998.
Days and Nights on the Grand Trunk Road RC
47507
by Anthony Weller
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
The highway adventures of an American journalist traveling the fifteen hundred
miles of the Grand Trunk Road from Calcutta across northern India and Pakistan
to the Khyber Pass. Weller recounts the region's religious and political history;
describes the cities, countryside, and people he encounters; and conveys his
joy at traveling in an area he has read much about. 1997.
Strangers among Us: How Latino Immigration Is Transforming
America RC 47514
by Roberto Suro
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Examines Latino immigration to the United States--its history and the challenges
it presents. Provides an overview of the individuals and communities that
make up the Latino population. Proposes immigration controls, social programs,
the development of new perceptions, and ethnic advocacy to enhance the assimilation
of this growing minority. 1998.
Herbal Defense: Positioning Yourself to Triumph over Illness
and Aging RC 47572
by Robyn Landis
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
Discusses the history of using herbs for healing. Describes how they can
work with the immune system to maintain health and explains which herbs to
use for a variety of conditions including arthritis, allergies, diabetes,
and digestive problems. 1997.
Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems: The Authoritative
Guide for Men and Women RC 47608
by Jerry G. Blaivas
read by Andy Chappell
3 cassettes
A urologist describes common bladder problems for both sexes and prostate
conditions in men. Discusses basic anatomy, symptoms, tests, diagnoses, medications,
and surgery. Includes a glossary and relevant organizations. 1998.
Trickster Makes This World: Mischief, Myth, and Art RC
47618
by Lewis Hyde
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
Explores the cultural archetype of the trickster--a mischievous, disruptive
agent who is given to deceit and shamelessness, ignores social boundaries,
and helps make the world the way it is. Recounts myths of ancient tricksters;
cites examples of modern figures who fill the role. 1998.
Damages: One Family's Legal Struggles in the World of Medicine
RC 47619
by Barry Werth
read by Randy Davidson
4 cassettes
Examines the medical liability system by detailing the Sabia family's experiences
surrounding the birth of their son and his stillborn twin. The surviving boy,
Tony, was profoundly brain damaged and physically handicapped, but it was
years later that the Sabias were advised--by a stranger--to sue. Strong language.
1998.
Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals RC
47621
by William Ratigan
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
History of maritime disasters on each of the North American inland seas:
Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, Superior, and Ontario. Describes how vessels
and their crews functioned during catastrophic storms. A separate section
details the November 1975 wreck of the cargo ship Edmund Fitzgerald.
1977.
T. Rex and the Crater of Doom RC
47624
by Walter Alvarez
read by Norm Thibeault
1 cassette
A geologist recalls the first scientific proposals of the theory that a large
asteroid or comet had collided with Earth sixty-five million years ago, causing
the extinction of the dinosaurs. Describes the vehement debate that followed,
the accumulation of evidence, and the discovery of a crater beneath the Yucatan
peninsula that appears to substantiate the impact claim. 1997.
Canyon Solitude: A Woman's Solo River Journey through Grand
Canyon RC 47654
by Patricia C. McCairen
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
New Yorker recounts falling in love with white-water rafting and the Grand
Canyon at the age of thirty-five. This led to planning her own river trip
and, when no friends were available to join her, the decision to do it alone.
She describes the twenty-day voyage, the landscape, and the changes in herself
brought on by the experience. 1998.
The Human Christ: The Search for the Historical Jesus RC
47662
by Charlotte Allen
read by Terence Aselford
3 cassettes
A scholarly perspective on the various historical figures and intellectual
movements that have used Jesus "as a vehicle for some of the best and worst
ideas of Western civilization over the past 2,000 years." Avers that Jesus-searchers
have tended to emphasize an image of Jesus that reflects their own aims and
views. 1998.
In the Garden of Our Dreams: Memoirs of a Marriage RC
47675
by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip and Harold C. Haizlip
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
In alternating voices, a husband and wife recount the joys and sorrows of
their forty-year marriage, an ongoing loving relationship. They reminisce
about their first "study date" in 1957 and their lifelong commitment as an
African American couple to achieving integration in U.S. society. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1998.
Just Checking: Scenes from the Life of an Obsessive-Compulsive
RC 47681
by Emily Colas
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The author describes her obsessive-compulsive habits--which she calls "insanity
lite"--that include checking everything from food to sidewalks to avoid blood,
drugs, needles, germs, and other dangers. Her husband eventually tires of
acting as her shield, and Colas reluctantly agrees to medication. Strong language.
1998.
Jewish Power: Inside the American Jewish Establishment RC
47704
by J.J. Goldberg
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Journalist Goldberg discusses the myths and realities surrounding Jewish
leadership and influence in America. He examines the extent of Jewish involvement
in the media, politics, and U.S. foreign policy. He also looks at the complexities
of the Jewish community and at organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League
and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. 1996.
The Victors: Eisenhower and His Boys; the Men of World War
II RC 47706
by Stephen E. Ambrose
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Drawing material from his previous works on World War II and General Eisenhower,
Ambrose provides an account of the last year of the war. Portrays Eisenhower
as supreme commander and those who served under him from D-Day, June 6, 1944,
to Germany's unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945. 1998.
No Regrets: The Life of Marietta Tree RC
47708
by Caroline Seebohm
read by Terry Hayes Sales
4 cassettes
Biography of the socialite and Democratic Party supporter. Examines the accomplishments
of a woman born into the Massachusetts Peabody family in 1917 when matrimony
rather than career was the female path to power. Recounts her romances, two
marriages, and her rise to political prominence. 1997.
Careers in Child Care RC 47715
by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
A practical guide to planning, entering, and advancing in a variety of child-care
careers, including home care, teaching, health care, social work, and recreation.
Presents profiles of practitioners and discusses job preparation, salaries,
and future demand in the job market. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1994.
Summer of Deliverance: A Memoir of Father and Son RC
47717
by Christopher Dickey
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Foreign correspondent Chris Dickey recalls his difficult relationship with
his father, James Dickey, the famous poet and writer. Argues that the success
of his father's first novel, Deliverance (RC 25291)--the 1971 movie--changed
him for the worse. Chris describes avoiding his father for several years until
shortly before James's death in 1997. Some strong language. 1998.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families: Building a
Beautiful Family Culture in a Turbulent World RC
47720
by Stephen R. Covey
read by Gary Tipton
4 cassettes
From the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (RC 32592)
and father of nine, a method of achieving peace and harmony at home. Recommends
simple and practical ways to communicate and to resolve common problems so
that "everyone wins." 1997.
How Reading Changed My Life RC
47722
by Anna Quindlen
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
A noted writer and avid bookworm contemplates the history, value, and pleasure
of reading. Discusses the development of reading, changes in attitudes and
habits regarding the practice, and the impact of innovations in information
technology. Includes reading lists. 1998.
How the New Technology Works: A Guide to High-Tech Concepts
RC 47726
by Robert J. Cone and Patricia Barnes-Svarney
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Explains the concepts and operating principles behind seventeen high-tech
devices and systems that affect daily life. Covers electromagnetism, communications,
and measurement concepts, discussing their development, applications, and
future prospects. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
Baseball: A History of the National Pastime RC
47727
by Mark Stewart
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Focusses on baseball's evolution, momentous events, and key personalities
like Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Greg Maddux. Examines how social,
financial, and organizational issues influence this sport and why, with its
century and a half of traditions, baseball remains an important part of American
culture. For high school and older readers. 1998.
Remaking the World: Adventures in Engineering RC
47728
by Henry Petroski
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Nineteen essays from American Scientist magazine describing famous
engineers and engineering feats such as the Panama Canal, the Hoover Dam,
and the Channel Tunnel between England and France. 1997.
The Story of American Freedom RC
47732
by Eric Foner
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Explores the development of liberty in America since the nation's inception.
Views liberty as a "contested concept," which is reinterpreted by successive
generations in a process that often involves "struggles, tragic failures,
tears, sacrifices, and sorrow." 1998.
Red Signature: Poems RC 47733
by Mary Leader
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Thirty-four poems expressing a contemporary woman's feelings about events,
occurrences, and moments, some past and others present. Her themes include
unrequited love, jealousy, being a mother, and thoughts evoked by paintings
or music. 1997.
The Dying President: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1944-1945 RC
47735
by Robert H. Ferrell
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
An account of Franklin Roosevelt's performance as president during the last
year of his life. Avers that he concealed serious health problems that impaired
his ability to concentrate for long periods and led to some unfortunate policy
decisions toward the end of World War II. 1998.
A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character RC
47739
by Charles J. Sykes
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
The author contends that with the rise of psychology, Americans have become
a nation of "whiners" who abandon personal responsibility. Self-help groups
abound, and blame is placed everywhere except on the individual. Uses numerous
examples of absurd court cases where victimization is the standard. Asserts
that political correctness also negates moral responsibility and hard work.
1992.
What Remains to Be Discovered: Mapping the Secrets of the
Universe, the Origins of Life, and the Future of the Human Race RC 47743
by John Maddox
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Presents a "survey of outstanding problems in science" and an agenda for
future discovery. Reviews science history, including key findings in physics,
cosmology, and life science. Assesses potential risks from global warming
and other threats of nature. 1998.
Song for the Blue Ocean: Encounters along the World's Coasts
and beneath the Seas RC 47775
by Carl Safina
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
Record of author's journey to evaluate the overfishing and depletion of marine
resources in major commercial fishing areas. A scientist, observer, advocate,
guide, tourist, and fisherman, he describes what he encountered and the changes
that have occurred. He says setting a "sea ethic" will reverse the devastation.
1997.
The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey beyond the
White House RC 47796
by Douglas Brinkley
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
Explores Jimmy Carter's continuing work with programs and policies he espoused
while in the White House and after. Explains his efforts in human rights,
peace, democracy, and health as themes in his post-presidential work. Depicts
his involvement with Habitat for Humanity and the Atlanta Project. 1998.
Chopin in Paris: The Life and Times of the Romantic Composer
RC 47805
by Tad Szulc
read by Ted Stoddard
4 cassettes
Biography concentrates on the eighteen years (nearly half his life) that
the Polish musical genius spent in France. Portrays his artistic and political
friends who fashioned European culture from 1831 to 1849, including Sand,
Balzac, Hugo, Lamartine, Delacroix, Liszt, Berlioz, Schumann, and Mendelssohn.
1998.
Soccer: A History of the World's Most Popular Game RC
47811
by Mark Stewart
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Presents soccer's timeline, memorable events, and stars, including Stanley
Matthews of England, Pelé of Brazil, Roger Milla of Cameroon, and Alexi
Lalas of the United States. Explores the sport's origins, global appeal, and
social and political implications. For high school and older readers. 1998.
Olives: The Life and Lore of a Noble Fruit RC
47817
by Mort Rosenblum
read by Lewis Grenville
3 cassettes
The author tells how his purchase of a small Provence farm with two hundred
neglected olive trees inspired his interest in the fruit. He provides a historical
tour of the Mediterranean olive world and discusses various methods of picking,
pressing, and appreciating olives. He also presents anecdotes and a few recipes.
1996.
The Accidental Asian: Notes of a Native Speaker RC
47838
by Eric Liu
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Journalist and former Clinton speech writer, Liu, twenty-nine, examines his
and others' attitudes about being Asian. A second-generation Chinese American
or ABC (American-born Chinese), Liu had a suburban middle-class upbringing
and married a woman of Scottish, Irish, and Jewish descent. He explores his
ambivalence about choosing to assimilate or embrace his cultural heritage.
1998.
An American Daughter RC 47882
by Wendy Wasserstein
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Play featuring Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes, senator's daughter, descendant of Ulysses
S. Grant, and wife and mother, who has been nominated for surgeon general.
During a television interview, her husband and a gay friend both contribute
information that creates a scandal leading to withdrawal from her position.
Some strong language. 1998.
Imagining Atlantis RC 47917
by Richard Ellis
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Ellis reviews many theories about the "lost continent" of Atlantis. He covers
a wide range of arguments, from oral traditions to scientific studies, only
to conclude that no evidence--either historical or geographical--supports
the existence of the landmass. 1998.
Wild about Horses: Our Timeless Passion for the Horse RC
47930
by Lawrence Scanlan
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
The author explores why people are so enamored of horses. Uses history, mythology,
and anecdotes to reveal how important the animal has been to the development
of humans. Includes stories about horses in war, sports, and entertainment
as well as horses as pets. 1998.
Explaining Hitler: The Search for the Origins of His Evil
RC 47933
by Ron Rosenbaum
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
An analysis of fifty years of historical research concerning Adolf Hitler.
Discusses various theories that scholars have pursued in their efforts to
discover the dictator's true nature. Suggests that the existence of evil provides
a logical starting point for an explanation of Hitler's actions. 1998.
All on Fire: William Lloyd Garrison and the Abolition of Slavery
RC 47934
by Henry Mayer
read by Jake Williams
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Presents William Lloyd Garrison as a great politician, crusader, and publisher
who challenged the conscience of America before the Civil War. Details how
he insisted upon equal rights for African Americans and women and influenced
two generations of activists--female and male, black and white--to demand
social reforms. 1998.
Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary RC
47943
by Juan Williams
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Describes Marshall's importance to the 1960s civil rights movement, not only
for his legal victory in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which
outlawed school segregation in 1954, or even for his appointment as the first
African American Supreme Court justice in 1967, but for his lifelong pursuit
of the principle of equality before the law. 1998.
America in Black and White: One Nation, Indivisible RC
47944
by Stephan Thernstrom and Abigail Thernstrom
read by Jake Williams
6 cassettes
An overview of race relations in America from the 1940s through the 1990s,
including discussion of the history of segregation, the civil rights movement,
and the increasing progress that African Americans have made economically.
Concludes with suggestions for improving race relations. 1997.
How the Canyon Became Grand: A Short History RC
47948
by Stephen J. Pyne
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
The author describes how conquistadors and later explorers dismissed the
Grand Canyon as being useless until nineteenth-century artists and intellectuals
began to proclaim its unique beauty. Portrays the changing attitudes towards
the environment culminating in a more ecological view of natural phenomena.
1998.
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph
and the Nineteenth-Century's On-Line Pioneers RC
47958
by Tom Standage
read by Randy Atcher
1 cassette
History of the invention of the telegraph, which was the technological marvel
of its time. Describes how the machine changed the way the world operated,
including its direct effects on warfare, espionage, and love affairs. Provides
anecdotes about the inventors, hackers, and cheats. 1998.
You Got to Dance with Them What Brung You: Politics in the
Clinton Years RC 47959
by Molly Ivins
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
A collection of humorous opinions and observations by a political commentator
from Texas. Topics range from pop culture to the hypocrisy of elected officials.
Ivins rails against the radical right, large corporations, and the media,
and pays tribute to some deceased heroes. Some strong language. 1998.
The Edges of the Civilized World: A Journey in Nature and
Culture RC 47960
by Alison Hawthorne Deming
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Examines the concept of civilization in relation to the environment and culture.
Observes that tourism development often destroys natural resources and can
hinder economic cooperation among nations. Reflects on a way of life that
could reconcile the rift between societies' advancement and the need to preserve
the wilderness. 1998.
Conversations with Carter RC 47970
edited by Don Richardson
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
Interviews with former president Jimmy Carter from 1976 through 1997. Initially
the questions were designed to learn more about the relatively unknown candidate.
The discussions held during his term in office are more focused and formal.
Later conversations describe the ex-president's work on behalf of charitable
organizations and international peace. 1998.
Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in
North America RC 47971
by Ira Berlin
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
History professor Berlin discusses the evolution of slavery from a social
practice to a central pillar of the U.S. economy. He outlines three stages
in this development--the charter generation, the plantation generation, and
the revolutionary generation--and distinguishes among four geographical areas--the
North, the Chesapeake, the Carolina low country, and the Mississippi Valley.
1998.
Macular Degeneration: Living Positively with Vision Loss RC
47973
by Betty Wason
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
The author, diagnosed with macular degeneration, investigates the symptoms,
causes, and current treatments of the condition. She presents case studies
of patients, offering coping mechanisms and sources of help. Gives strategies
to deal with stress, including diet and exercise. Describes new technology
that makes life easier. 1998.
What Do Women Want? Bread, Roses, Sex, Power RC
47974
by Erica Jong
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Feminist Erica Jong contemplates women of the 1990s--what they want and what
society expects from them. Considers issues such as work, power, sex, and
relationships. Essays discuss such public figures as Princess Diana and Hillary
Rodham Clinton, and muse on "the perfect man." Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The Seventeen Principles
of Personal Achievement RC 47975
by Napoleon Hill
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
The documented experience and writings of the author are updated with business
success stories. Suggests ways to create an attractive personality and establish
a positive mental attitude. 1994.
Headache Relief for Women: How You Can Manage and Prevent
Pain RC 47976
by Alan M. Rapoport and Fred D. Sheftell
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
Two physicians from the Headache Inpatient Unit of Greenwich Hospital define
four types of headaches and provide advice on managing them. They discuss
influences such as menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, and stress. The doctors
also review diet, nutrition, and medications. 1995.
The Dancing Universe: From Creation Myths to the Big Bang
RC 47978
by Marcelo Gleiser
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Surveys approaches to understanding the origins of the universe through religion
and science. Analyzes creation myths of various cultures and compares twentieth-century
Western ideas, demonstrating areas of similarity and difference. Traces the
lives and discoveries of well-known theoreticians. 1997.
Jane Brody's Allergy Fighter RC
47983
by Jane E. Brody
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Explains nasal allergies--their causes, cures, and prevention. Describes
seasonal and perennial problems, reactions to various foods, and ways to alleviate
them. Includes information on over-the-counter and herbal remedies. 1997.
Rules for the Road: Surviving Your First Job out of School
RC 47985
by Eve Luppert
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Gives succinct, practical advice for college graduates or others beginning
their first venture into the corporate world. Explains what to do the first
day on the job, what to wear, how to get along with different types of bosses
and coworkers, how to succeed, and how to handle finances. 1998.
Racing to the Beginning of the Road: The Search for the Origin
of Cancer RC 47988
by Robert A. Weinberg
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Biologist Weinberg discusses advances in cancer research, focusing on known
carcinogens and viruses that may contribute to the development of the disease.
He describes people who are involved in the search for answers, instances
of cooperation and competition for funding, and the dead ends that often follow
promising breakthroughs. 1998.
War's End: An Eyewitness Account of America's Last Atomic
Mission RC 47989
by Charles W. Sweeney
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Memoir of the American Army Air Corps pilot who flew both atomic bomb missions
over Japan in August 1945. Feeling "outraged and betrayed" by revisionist
accounts of those events, the author tells his own career story and describes
the tension and drama surrounding the world's first use of atomic weapons.
1997.
The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They
Do RC 47992
by Judith Rich Harris
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
The author contends that peers matter more than parents in determining a
child's development. Harris suggests that children are born with their personalities
or characters and that growth is shaped by factors outside the home rather
than by nurturing parents. In essence, she says, children socialize children.
1998.
AIDS and HIV: Risky Business RC
47995
by Daniel Jussim
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Victims of the HIV virus speak out about their experiences with a top killer
of young American adults. Discusses the prevention and treatment of AIDS and
HIV. Offers practical advice on protecting oneself from contracting the disease.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.
Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help, and
Hope RC 47998
by Kelly Huegel
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
First person accounts of young people who have accepted their chronic diseases
and maintained a positive outlook. Includes practical advice for dealing with
school, friends, and family while coping with cancer, epilepsy, diabetes,
and other conditions. Lists organizations and web sites after each narrative.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
The Mythology of Cats: Feline Legend and Lore through the
Ages RC 48005
by Gerald Hausman and Loretta Hausman
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Legends, folklore, and literary allusions are combined with historical information
on thirty breeds of cat. Begins with the "goddess cat" and facts on the Egyptian
Mau, includes the nine-lived Abyssinian, and ends with the "archetypal" tabby.
1998.
Diabetes A to Z: What You Need to Know about Diabetes--Simply
Put RC 48006
by American Diabetes Association
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Simple, basic answers to common questions about diabetes. Includes information
on medicines, weight and diet, complications, and exercise. 1997.
The Man Who Once Was Whizzer White: A Portrait of Justice
Byron R. White RC 48013
by Dennis J. Hutchinson
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Biography of the Supreme Court justice who was appointed by John F. Kennedy
in 1962 and retired in 1993. Describes how White--both a Rhodes scholar and
a professional football player--has shunned publicity. Presents his work on
the Court in a term-by-term perspective. Portrays a complex figure who has
done little to clarify his own image. 1998.
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War RC
48028
by Mark Bowden
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Recreates the U.S. military operation in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 3-4,
1993, when ninety-nine American soldiers were surrounded and trapped. Describes
how the planned one-hour mission turned into an overnight fight for survival.
Based on journalist's interviews with the soldiers, helicopter pilots, and
Somali clan leaders. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
Bella Tuscany: The Sweet Life in Italy RC
48030
by Frances Mayes
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Continues Mayes's account begun in Under the Tuscan Sun (RC 44847).
Now that the house and garden restoration is essentially complete, Mayes and
her husband begin exploring the rest of Italy. She describes her fondness
for the people she encounters and the joys of Italian food. Includes recipes.
Bestseller 1999.
Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made RC
48035
by David Halberstam
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
Examines the basketball superstar's career and character from high school
to the professional ranks. Describes championship games and fellow players.
Discusses 1980s and 1990s changes in media coverage and how Jordan evolved
from athlete to cultural phenomenon. Bestseller 1999.
Helen Keller: A Life RC 48038
by Dorothy Herrmann
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
A chronological account of Keller's long, eventful life, written from a woman's
perspective. Herrmann explores Keller's world, perceived without sight or
sound; her ability to remain cheerful about her disabilities; and her relationship
with teacher Anne Sullivan. 1998.
Don't Know Much about the Bible: Everything You Need to Know
about the Good Book but Never Learned RC 48042
by Kenneth C. Davis
read by Margaret Strom
4 cassettes
Examines the culture and environment in which the Bible was written and explores
the Good Book by placing some of its accounts in historical perspective. Details
views on when and by whom the Old and New Testaments were written and how
other traditions influenced their contents and structure. 1998.
An Evening among Headhunters and Other Reports from Roads
Less Traveled RC 48047
by Lawrence Millman
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
A travel writer's account of his daring forays to unusual and remote places.
His adventures include trekking through Amazon jungles, exploring farflung
islands, and dining on raw seal eye with Inuits. Some strong language. 1998.
The Oxford Book of Ireland RC
48078
edited by Patricia Craig
read by Terry Donnelly
5 cassettes
An anthology of Irish writing from Celtic times to the late 1990s. Includes
excerpts from novels, poetry, and philosophy by peasants and the famous. Many
passages lament the occupation of the land by the British. 1998.
Global Warming: Opposing Viewpoints RC
48081
edited by Tamara L. Roleff and others
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
The opposing viewpoints in this volume concern the environment. Scientists
debate the causes and effects of global warming, whether it poses a serious
threat to human life, and how to preserve the rainforests that are endangered
by slowly rising temperatures. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1997.
Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever: The Making of a Happy Woman
RC 48103
by Judy Sheindlin
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Televised family court judge offers advice to women on how to avoid ruining
their lives. Uses her years of experience in the courtroom and her own life
to illustrate ten lessons about achieving happiness, confidence, and success.
Bestseller 1999.
Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul: Inspirational Stories about
Love and Relationships RC 48107
edited by Jack Canfield and others
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Includes poems, stories, and reminiscences about love through good times
and bad including death and illness. Illustrates the meaning of commitment,
understanding, and family. Bestseller 1999.
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town RC
48109
by Lawrence Schiller
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
Describes the murder investigation of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey,
who was killed at home on Christmas Day 1996. Portrays the role of the FBI
and the antagonism between the Boulder, Colorado, police department and the
district attorney's office. Examines newspaper articles, interviews with suspects,
and the role of tabloids. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998.
Careers for the Curious RC 48110
edited by Russell Shorto
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Presents interviews with fourteen professionals in fields that demand an
inquiring mind and keen investigative skills, including an inventor, an editor,
an ethnomusicologist, and a philosopher. They describe how they got started,
what their work involves, and things they like and dislike about their jobs.
For junior and senior high readers. 1992.
The Art of the Lathe: Poems RC
48111
by B.H. Fairchild
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Lyrical poems that depict the stark, arduous lives of machinists, farmers,
and other working class Kansans in the mid-twentieth century. In "Body and
Soul," a gifted fifteen-year-old boy bests his elders at baseball, demonstrating
"the vast gap between talent and genius." Some strong language. 1998.
Down the Tube: An Inside Account of the Failure of American
Television RC 48125
by William F. Baker and George Dessart
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Two industry insiders argue that television "has failed to achieve its potential
to deliver a superior product or contribute to the public good." The authors
assert that the U.S. government has abdicated its regulatory responsibility,
allowing mediocre programming by profit-driven commercial television interests.
1998.
Trapped in the Net: The Unanticipated Consequences of Computerization
RC 48133
by Gene I. Rochlin
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A professor of energy and resources at Berkeley argues that complacent acceptance
of computers in every phase of contemporary existence blunts the perception
of how they are transforming the very structure and practice of human affairs.
1997.
Forgotten Heroes: Inspiring American Portraits from Our Leading
Historians RC 48138
edited by Susan Ware
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Biographical essays of thirty-five unsung American heroes including fourteen
women. Spanning the colonial era to the 1960s, covers sports figures, military
greats, feminists, trailblazers, pioneers, teachers, and diplomats. 1998.
Careers for Kids at Heart and Others Who Adore Children RC
48140
by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Description of the numerous career opportunities that entail working with
children. Includes school settings, infant and toddler care, and health- and
safety-oriented jobs as well as practical considerations. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.
How Alcoholics Anonymous Failed Me: My Personal Journey to
Sobriety through Self-Empowerment RC 48143
by Marianne W. Gilliam
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Gilliam advocates a holistic, spiritual approach to addiction that leads
to permanent recovery. She draws on her experience as an alcoholic and drug
addict for half of her life and her failure with Alcoholics Anonymous and
other groups. Includes a directory of alternatives to twelve-step programs.
1998.
A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson RC
48148
by David Backes
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Authorized biography of the American environmental writer and activist based
on his papers and diaries. Describes the man who was a national parks advocate
in the mid-twentieth century. Focuses on understanding Olson's character and
the development of his ideas on conservation issues. 1997.
Versos Sencillos: Simple Verses RC
48158
by José Martí
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
A collection that represents a spiritual autobiography of the famous Cuban
poet and patriot of the nineteenth century. Martí distills his sentiments
as philosopher, troubadour, soldier, and lover in these brief verses. The
poems and original prolog are in Spanish and English. This edition includes
an English introduction by Manuel Tellechea. 1891.
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer RC
48163
by Michael White
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Depicts Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) as a scientist who researched the universe
by studying biblical prophecy, astrology, and magic. Traces his youth in Grantham
and years at Cambridge. Discusses how alchemy helped him to invent calculus,
conceive the laws of motion and gravity, and investigate optics. 1997.
The Living Wage: Building a Fair Economy RC
48169
by Robert Pollin and Stephanie Luce
read by Jeff Baker
2 cassettes
Examines the "living wage" legislative initiative intended to improve conditions
for employees in the United States by requiring companies to provide decent
wages and adequate benefits in order to qualify for government contracts.
Argues that these proposals could reverse the twenty-five-year decline in
many workers' real earnings. 1998.
The Living of Maisie Ward RC
48170
by Dana Greene
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Traces the development of a major figure in twentieth-century Catholicism.
Describes Ward's upbringing in England, activities in the Catholic Evidence
Guild, publication of works by authors of the Church, translations of writings
of European theologians, and foundation of the Catholic Housing Aid Society.
1997.
One Day My Soul Just Opened Up: Forty Days and Forty Nights
Towards Spiritual Strength and Personal Growth RC
48199
by Iyanla Vanzant
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Spiritual readings and exercises that offer a way to find peace through contemplation
and writing journal entries. Examples from the author's life illustrate how
she worked through emotional pain and distress to achieve a more balanced
perspective on life. Bestseller 1998.
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and
the Quest for the Ultimate Theory RC 48203
by Brian Greene
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Explains research on the fundamental laws of the universe and the search
for a single theory capable of describing all physical phenomena. Discusses
the major achievements of physics since Einstein and Heisenberg. Summarizes
special relativity, general relativity, quantum mechanics, and string theory.
Bestseller 1999.
Decoding the Bible Code RC 48205
by John Weldon
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Explores the popular theory of a hidden Bible message, a "cryptogram set
by the Almighty." Examines evidence and research, as well as arguments of
critics who deny the phenomenon. Discusses problems with the code and warns
against improper use. 1998.
Living with Death and Dying: How to Communicate with the Terminally
Ill RC 48207
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Author of On Death and Dying (RC 47351), a physician, suggests ways
in which the death of a family member can be a positive, meaningful experience--even
for children. She advocates open expressions of feelings of denial, fear,
anger, and guilt to help people face the imminent loss of a loved one. 1981.
Choosing a Wheelchair: A Guide for Optimal Independence RC
48218
by Gary Karp
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
The author, a paraplegic and ergonomics specialist, details the process of
selecting a wheelchair for both new and experienced users. Takes into account
costs, usage, and wheeling technique. Includes list of manufacturers. 1998.
John Chancellor Makes Me Cry RC
48219
by Anne Rivers Siddons
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Personal essays spanning a year in the author's life. She writes of her peculiar
response to the evening news, a visit to a haunted wintertime beach, a wild--but
touching--college reunion, and loving memories of her grandfather. 1975.
What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us: Why Happiness Eludes the
Modern Woman RC 48228
by Danielle Crittenden
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
The author contends that feminism defies human nature and has caused misery
for generations. She urges women to look beyond themselves and their personal
ambitions, and to compromise in their relationships with men. Advocates marrying
early and having children before embarking on a career. 1999.
Making Peace with Chronic Pain: A Whole-Life Strategy RC
48237
by Marlene E. Hunter
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A doctor discusses coping mechanisms to deal with chronic pain. Uses case
histories to illustrate ways to respond to pain and discusses appropriate
medication. Reviews literature about pain control and comments on research
findings. 1996.
The Age of Spiritual Machines: When Computers Exceed Human
Intelligence RC 48260
by Ray Kurzweil
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Considering exponential advances in computer technology since 1900, inventor
Kurzweil theorizes that the twenty-first century will be defined by incomparable
achievements in mechanical intelligence and that emotions associated with
humans, such as love and loneliness, will manifest themselves in machines.
He projects that automated devices and humans will become indistinguishable.
1999.
Reaching to Heaven: A Spiritual Journey through Life and Death
RC 48403
by James Van Praagh
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Spiritual medium Van Praagh's guidebook for charting the soul's journey through
life, death, and rebirth. He discusses what it means to be spiritual, encourages
reexamination of earthly illusions, and demonstrates taking charge of one's
life. Companion to Talking to Heaven (RC 45101). Bestseller 1999.
Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France RC
48526
by Peter Mayle
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Mayle and his wife return to Provence after a four year absence. On this
visit he discusses his favorite markets, vineyards, and bakeries; his search
for the perfect corkscrew; the "school for noses" where blind children learn
to identify fragrances for perfumes; and ways to spend a summer's afternoon.
Bestseller 1999.
The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey RC
48530
by Linda Greenlaw
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
The only female swordfishing boat captain describes a harrowing month-long
journey to Newfoundland's Grand Banks. Greenlaw recalls her five-man crew
and their struggle against the sea aboard the Hannah Boden. Companion
to Junger's The Perfect Storm (RC 44751), which portrays the fatal
journey of a sister ship, the Andrea Gail. Strong language. Bestseller
1999.
Comfort from a Country Quilt RC
48555
by Reba McEntire
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
The country western star reminisces about her childhood on a ranch in Oklahoma
where her father worked in rodeos, her singing career including the 1991 crash
that killed members of her band, and her favorite role--as a mother. Bestseller
1999.
No One Left to Lie To: The Triangulations of William Jefferson
Clinton RC 48716
by Christopher Hitchens
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
A journalist's appraisal of the public and private Clinton: a polemic attacking
"a crooked president and a corrupt and reactionary administration." Also evaluates
the presidency's legacy and relationship with the international community.
Bestseller 1999.
Cassettes Fiction
The Grub-and-Stakers Spin a Yarn RC
45175
by Alisa Craig
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Osbert and Dittany Monk, part-time deputies in a small Canadian town, are
enlisted to solve the murder of a local mincemeat maker. Mother Matilda has
been guarding the family recipe for years and fears that her husband was killed
by industrial spies. 1990.
Flying Colours RC 46122
by C.S. Forester
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Ship of the Line (RC 46121), Captain Hornblower,
having surrendered his ship, finds himself in a French prison facing possible
execution. If he manages to escape, he still must deal with a court martial
in England. 1938.
Lord Hornblower RC 46123
by C.S. Forester
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The Hornblower saga continues as the intrepid commodore becomes a peer of
the realm by quelling a mutiny and concluding his private war with Napoleon.
Incidentally, he rekindles his romance with the lovely French Marie. Sequel
to Commodore Hornblower (RC 26916). 1946.
Swallowing Stones RC 46596
by Joyce McDonald
read by Jeanne Evans
1 cassette
On the fourth of July and his seventeenth birthday, Michael fires his new
rifle into the air, unintentionally killing a man who is a mile away, repairing
his roof. Then in alternate chapters, Michael and the dead man's daughter,
Jenna, recount their reactions to the death and how it changes their lives.
For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Five Thousand and One Nights RC
46674
by Penelope Lively
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Fourteen short stories by the British Booker Prize winner; most observe people
at pivotal moments in their private lives. In the title story, after many
years of conventional marriage, the Sultan is bored with Scheherazade's cerebral
stories. His revenge is to tell her violent adventure tales. 1997.
The High Window RC 46679
by Raymond Chandler
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Search for a priceless gold coin takes private detective Philip Marlowe into
the California underworld and the tangled affairs of a murdered coin collector.
1942.
The Second Mate RC 46680
by Philip McCutchan
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
This sequel to Apprentice to the Sea (RC 41979) is set in the early
1900s. Aboard the steam liner Orvega, second mate Tom Chatto faces
the daunting challenge of navigating Cape Horn, a task complicated by the
risk of colliding with a foundering windjammer. 1995.
Devil's Rim RC 46715
by Sam Brown
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Concho Smith is headed to Mexico in the summer of 1898 when he comes across
Judith Van, who is trying to mend a broken gate on her ranch. Her husband
has been crippled by a fall from a horse, and she really needs help with the
ranch work. Concho stops to help and ends up staying and facing problems.
Strong language and some violence. 1998.
Conflict of Interest RC 46765
by Terry Lewis
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Beset with marital and alcohol problems, trial lawyer Ted Stevens is appointed
to defend the accused murderer of reporter Patty Stiles. Concealing his past
romance with Stiles and continuing to drink recklessly, Stevens puts both
the defense case and his own career in jeopardy. Strong language. 1997.
The Bridge Builder's Story RC
46766
by Howard Fast
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Young newlyweds Scott and Martha Waring honeymoon in Germany in 1939. They
are illegally seized by the Nazis. Scott alone escapes, but leads a tortured
life until therapy and the love of a Jewish war survivor enable him to accept
the past. Strong language. 1995.
Later Days at Highbury RC 46777
by Joan Austen-Leigh
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
Continues the saga of the characters in the novel Emma (RC 23490)
by Jane Austen. Written by a descendent of Austen's in the form of letters
between friends and sisters, the daily affairs of the village of Highbury
are chronicled. One of the main occupations is matchmaking between eligible
men and women. 1996.
Just an Ordinary Day RC 46779
by Shirley Jackson
read by Celeste Lawson
3 cassettes
Fifty-four previously unpublished or uncollected stories from the author
of "The Lottery" found in The Magic of Shirley Jackson (RC 9151).
These stories, written from the 1930s to shortly before Jackson's death in
1965, range from the lighthearted romantic to the frightening and the macabre.
1996.
The River at Sundown RC 46783
by Earl Murray
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
After the Civil War, Isaac Porter finds gold in Montana and sends for his
family in Tennessee. His wife, Holly, encounters many disasters on the trip;
the worst is a Sioux attack. She is separated from her family, captured, and
tortured. Rescued by a Blackfoot woman, Holly determines to be reunited with
her son and husband. Some violence. 1997.
Corrupting Dr. Nice RC 46788
by John Kessel
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
In the year 2063, Dr. Owen Vannice, "Dr. Nice," a wealthy paleontologist,
brings a baby dinosaur back from a trip to the Cretaceous period. On his way
home, he stops in A.D. 40 Jerusalem where he meets August Faison and his beautiful
daughter Genevieve. They attempt to steal the reptile and to swindle Dr. Nice
out of his money. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye: Five Fairy Stories RC
46789
by A.S. Byatt
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Four short stories and a novella presented in the guise of fairy tales with
a twentieth-century slant. In the title novella, a middle-aged woman has an
extraordinary adventure with a djinn--a genie--released from a beautiful glass
bottle purchased in Turkey. 1994.
Will You Always Love Me? and Other Stories RC
46922
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Short stories of ordinary people whose lives are deeply affected by tragedy,
violence, or other life crises. The title work tells of a woman whose sister
was brutally raped and murdered. After twenty years when the killer is up
for parole, she pleads against his release. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Time to Hunt RC 47031
by Stephen Hunter
read by Jeremy Gage
4 cassettes
When his wife is wounded by a sniper in the Idaho mountains, retired Marine
sergeant Bob Lee Swagger links the shooting to events thirty years past in
Vietnam. Himself an expert sniper, Swagger stalks the gunman and uncovers
an official conspiracy in which he is the target. Strong language and violence.
1998.
Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff RC
47033
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Francis moves to 116th Street, he does not know anybody. Within a year,
though, he makes the best friends of his life, gets a cool nickname, lands
in jail because of modern science, experiences the death of a friend, and
falls in and out of love. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1975.
The Best of Sisters in Crime RC
47036
edited by Marilyn Wallace
read by Celeste Lawson
3 cassettes
Anthology of mysteries written by award-winning women authors such as Sue
Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Mary Higgins Clark, and Elizabeth George. In "One
Hit Wonder" by Gabrielle Kraft, a washed-up musician gets another chance;
in "Extenuating Circumstances" by Joyce Carol Oates, a mother justifies her
horrific crime. Gives brief introductions about each author. Some violence
and some strong language. 1997.
Trouble Is My Business RC 47046
by Raymond Chandler
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Four Philip Marlowe mysteries including the title story, "Finger Man," "Goldfish,"
and "Red Wind." Some strong language. 1934.
The Invisible Man RC 47064
by H.G. Wells
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Classic story about the scientist Griffin, who discovers a process that makes
him invisible. At first he is euphoric about the wild and wonderful things
his invisibility allows him to do, but he soon wishes he could change back.
First published in 1897. 1996.
Wind from the Wilderness: The Liberty Bell, Book 5 RC
47075
by Gilbert Morris
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Sequel to Arrow of the Almighty (RC 47074). Joel and his sister,
Phoebe Bradford, have been brought to America by Daniel Bradford. When Joel
helps out an elderly actor, Ezra Tyrone, he discovers he has a natural talent
for acting. Before long, Joel finds himself posing as a British loyalist to
help the Continental Army. 1998.
Paris in the Twentieth Century RC
47151
by Jules Verne
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Written originally in 1863 and first published in 1994, this "lost novel"
depicts Jules Verne's vision of life in 1960s Paris. In this hyper-efficient
but dystopian society, the story's young, idealistic protagonist, Michel Dufrenoy,
laments that there is no room for the human soul. Subways, automobiles, skyscrapers,
electric lights, calculators, fax machines, and e-mail are all part of this
utilitarian world. 1996.
The Forest of Time and Other Stories RC
47158
by Michael Flynn
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Collection of ten stories by Flynn that appeared originally in Analog
Science Fiction and Fact magazine. Author's comments form the introduction
and an afterword to each selection. 1997.
White Crosses RC 47181
by Larry Watson
read by Michael Kramer
3 cassettes
Montana, 1957. There is a car accident on graduation night. Killed are an
eighteen-year-old girl and the principal of the primary school. After learning
that the two were running away together, Sheriff Jack Nevelsen concocts a
story to save the reputation and morals of his hometown. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The True Knight: The Warhorse of Esdragon, Book 3 RC
47243
by Susan Dexter
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Wind-Witch (RC 47242), Titch sets off to win
knighthood. His first challenge pits him against a man riding the magnificent
stallion Valadan. Left for dead, Titch is rescued and nursed to health by
Wren, a magician's apprentice. Titch continues his search and is eventually
reunited with Wren and Valadan in a common quest. 1995.
A Scots Quair RC 47292
by Lewis Grassic Gibbon
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
Three short novels written between 1932 and 1934 follow the life of Chris
Guthrie in early twentieth-century Scotland. Sunset Song depicts
the harsh beauty of the prewar Scottish countryside. Cloud Howe shows
a small town in the grip of postwar depression. And Grey Granite
deals with an industrial city in the throes of an economic crisis. Updated
notes and introduction. 1990.
Well of Shiuan RC 47438
by C.J. Cherryh
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Earthquakes and floods have doomed the world of Shiuan, and its people seek
escape through the time-space gates. But Morgaine and her liege, Nhi Vanye,
wish to close the gates to protect time and prevent evil. Morgaine's moral
dilemma is complicated when her relentless enemy, Chya Roh, appears. Sequel
to Gate of Ivrel (RC 47437). 1978.
Fires of Azeroth RC 47439
by C.J. Cherryh
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Morgaine, the legendary White Queen, comes to Azeroth determined to close
the last gate of three worlds. She is followed by the Shiuan, who want to
conquer a new planet and avenge the destruction of their world. But Azeroth
is guarded by the technologically superior qhal. Sequel to Well of Shiuan
(RC 47438). 1979.
A Nixon Man RC 47440
by Michael Cahill
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
In 1972 eleven-year-old Jack Costello's father is an ardent admirer of Richard
Nixon. When the Watergate scandal erupts, Jack buys his own phone-tapping
device to confirm that his father is having an affair. Instead he learns a
truth about himself that eclipses the rest of his adolescent troubles. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
Legal Briefs: Stories by Today's Best Legal Thriller Writers
RC 47441
edited by William Bernhardt
read by Arnie Warren
2 cassettes
Short stories involving lawyers and the legal system by eleven established
authors. In "The Divorce" by Grif Stockley, a widowed lawyer is set up by
a comely woman, who is seeking a divorce. In "Poetic Justice," a conniving
but lazy lawyer meets his match in a powerful politician who just happens
to be his size. 1998.
The Ghost of Hannah Mendes RC
47459
by Naomi Ragen
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Seventy-four-year-old wealthy widow Catherine da Costa is dying. Her family
has drifted away from its Jewish faith and Sephardic heritage. Hoping to increase
her two granddaughters' appreciation of their lineage, she sends them to Europe
to locate documents belonging to a sixteenth-century ancestor, Hannah Mendes,
who saved fellow Jews from the Inquisition. 1998.
A Dying Light in Corduba RC
47471
by Lindsey Davis
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Rome, A.D. 73. When Marcus Didius Falco's boss, Chief Spy Anacrites, is almost
murdered at a dinner for olive oil producers, Falco has to travel to Spain
to investigate a possible illegal cartel. He is accompanied by his pregnant
girlfriend, Helena, who insists he be present at their child's birth. As progress
is slow, Falco fears that the baby will not be born in Rome. 1996.
The Song of Princes: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 6 RC
47478
by Gilbert Morris
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
When twins David and Paul Wakefield are born, their parents believe that
David is the firstborn. Sensible David eventually inherits Wakefield Manor.
Paul bitterly leaves for the American colonies and becomes a fur trader. Years
later he returns to England and learns he may be the older son. Sequel to
The Ramparts of Heaven (RC 44700). 1997.
Free Range Lanning RC 47481
by Max Brand
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Young Andrew Lanning falls in love and becomes a desperado, all in one day.
Egged on by his uncle, gunslinger Jasper Lanning, Andrew almost kills a man.
Pursued by a posse, Andrew flees to the mountains, where he finds more trouble.
Companion to The Return of Free Range Lanning (RC 47482). Some violence.
1921.
King, Queen, Knave RC 47519
by Vladimir Nabokov
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
Young Franz goes to work for his Uncle Dreyer, whose wife, Martha, finds
Franz attractive. But a twist of fate spoils the lovers' dalliance and thwarts
their plan to be rid of the unsuspecting husband. Originally published in
Russian in 1928. Some descriptions of sex. 1968.
From Sea to Shining Sea RC 47603
by James Alexander Thom
read by Richard Hauenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Saga of the Clark family of colonial Virginia as they help explore and settle
the new frontier. Several sons fight in the Revolutionary War. The Clarks
eventually move west to the wilderness of Kentucky. One son, William, joins
Meriwether Lewis in his survey of the continent to the Pacific Ocean on behalf
of the new U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson. 1984.
His Share of Glory: The Complete Short Science Fiction of
C.M. Kornbluth RC 47620
by C.M. Kornbluth
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes
This collection of more than fifty short stories contains all the solo works
of Kornbluth, even those written under pseudonyms. Includes an introduction
by his longtime friend and collaborator Frederik Pohl, who provides insights
into Kornbluth's short life. 1997.
A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith RC
47626
edited by J.P. Maney and Tom Hazuka
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
Twenty-five short stories about different religious beliefs arranged by theme:
mystery, doubt, evil, the supernatural, and reconciliation. In "Sweat," by
Zora Neale Hurston, a hard-working Christian woman is pushed too far by her
husband; in "The Man in the Black Suit," by Stephen King, an elderly man recalls
meeting the devil. Some strong language. 1997.
Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls RC
47636
edited by Marilyn Singer
read by Mary Ann Nichols
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories featuring adolescent girls and the dilemmas of growing
up. In the title story, Molly regrets that her best friend has become boy-crazy
and cool. In "Building Bridges," Bebe tries to explain to her grandmother
why she wants to be an engineer. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1998.
Exiles: Three Short Novels RC
47638
by Philip Caputo
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
Stories set in different places. Standing In features a young man
from Connecticut who resembles the dead son of a couple he meets on the train.
In Paradise, islanders north of Australia deal with a young man who
washed up on the beach. In the Forest of the Laughing Elephant, American
soldiers track a man-eating tiger in the Vietnam jungle. Some strong language.
1997.
O Pioneers! RC 47646
by Willa Cather
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Hanover, Nebraska. Since her Swedish father's early death, Alexandra Bergson
has been in charge of the homestead as well as her younger brothers. Their
fortunes rise and fall with the weather and the crops. Under Alexandra's guidance,
the family eventually prospers. In middle age, when her old flame, Carl Linstrum,
returns to Hanover, Alexandra has a chance for personal happiness. For senior
high and older readers. 1913.
Cuentos Chicanos: A Short Story Anthology RC
47660
edited by Rudolfo A. Anaya and Antonio Marquez
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Twenty-one short stories, three of which are in Spanish, by Chicano authors.
Contributors to this collection include Rudolfo Anaya, Ron Arias, Jose Armas,
Kathleen Baca, Sergio Elizondo, Juan Felipe Herrera, Francisco Jimenez, and
Tino Villanueva. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1984.
Tara Road RC 47670
by Maeve Binchy
read by Anne Hancock
4 cassettes
In Ireland, Ria's marriage falls apart when her husband leaves her for his
pregnant girlfriend; in Connecticut, Marilyn, unable to cope with her son's
death, separates from her husband. A phone call sets in motion a swapping
of houses for the summer and the chance for each woman to rediscover herself.
Bestseller 1998.
My Sweet Folly RC 47684
by Laura Kinsale
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
During the early 1880s, Folie Hamilton, thirty, maintained correspondence
with Robert Cambourne, her husband's cousin in India. Now Folie's husband
is dead, and Robert is back in England commanding Folie and her stepdaughter
Melinda to repair to his home. But when they arrive, Folie is shocked by his
demeanor--and her growing love for him. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
Worldwar: Tilting the Balance RC
47687
by Harry Turtledove
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Worldwar: In the Balance (RC 45912), World War
II adversaries have united to drive off the lizard aliens. By combining efforts
to develop the atomic bomb, the earthlings hope to win back the planet. Meanwhile,
the invaders find the common Earth spice ginger to be a highly addictive drug.
1995.
Mine Eyes Have Seen RC 47690
by Ann Rinaldi
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Annie Brown, fifteen, travels to Maryland to help her father, John Brown,
prepare for his raid on the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859. Annie's
struggle to get along with her difficult father and to understand his obsession
with freeing the slaves provides a view of the lives of both father and daughter.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
Darker Jewels: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC
47707
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
The King of Poland sends vampire Count Saint-Germain, a powerful alchemist
able to create jewels, to Russia. The czar has become a crazed man since accidentally
killing his son. Now he is only interested in the power of gems. Poland's
ruler hopes Saint-Germain can appease Ivan the Terrible. 1993.
The Love of a Good Woman: Stories RC
47716
by Alice Munro
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Eight short stories centered around families. In the title piece, three boys
delay revealing their discovery of the drowned town optometrist. Most think
it's a suicide until a nurse uncovers the truth. In "My Mother's Dream" a
war widow has trouble accepting her newborn daughter while living with her
quirky in-laws. Some strong language. 1998.
Flanders Point RC 47718
by Jacquie Gordon
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Nature-loving Charlotte Delafield decides to stay at the private school on
her beloved peninsula when her angry parents divorce and move away. Then Brian
Parton, an introverted young instructor, arrives to teach the senior girls,
and the two lonely people are gradually drawn to each other. Some descriptions
of sex. 1997.
Goldfield RC 47719
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Early 1900s. Newspaperman Olympus Prinz chronicles the transformation of
Goldfield, Nevada, from a rough desert mining camp to a company town that
is able to defeat the Wobblies' union organizing campaign. Citizens include
"shyster" Big Sam Jones, prospectors Maude and Harry Arbuckle, and professor
Hannibal Dash. Some violence. 1995.
A Floating Life: The Adventures of Li Po; an Historical Novel
RC 47729
by Simon Elegant
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
China, mid-eighth century. The great poet dictates his memoirs to a young
student. Li Po indulges his love for music and wine as he recalls his youthful
adventures, scattering poems among his stories. Some violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Believers RC 47730
by Janice Holt Giles
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
In 1800 a young Kentucky woman agrees to join a Shaker colony with her recently
converted husband. He finds fulfillment in the daily routine and group solidarity,
but she becomes increasingly unhappy with her neighbors and her marriage.
Portrays life in a nineteenth-century Shaker community. 1957.
Nebula Awards 32: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction
and Fantasy of the Year RC 47731
edited by Jack Dann
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
Collection of stories and two poems selected by the Science-fiction and Fantasy
Writers of America (SFWA) for 1995, as well as original essays by writers
in the field. One award winner, Must and Shall, depicts Nazi collaboration
in an unreconstructed southern United States during World War II. Some violence,
some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Leaving Earth RC 47736
by Helen Humphreys
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Describes how pilots Grace O'Gorman and Willa Briggs, in 1933, flew a biplane
and tried to stay aloft circling Toronto harbor twenty-five days. Depicts
the experience of flying in an open cockpit and the bond the women formed
while testing their emotional and physical limits. 1997.
Hunger: A Novella and Stories RC
47737
by Lan Samantha Chang
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
A novella and five short stories revealing stresses within the family when
Chinese immigrants confront cultural difficulties in America. In the title
piece, a frustrated musician is determined that one of his daughters will
have a musical career even at the expense of a loving home. 1998.
Always Six O'Clock RC 47738
by Phoef Sutton
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Television writer Carl Rooney lives in the house where he grew up. One night
his high school girlfriend, Jesse, comes over, and he's shocked to realize
she thinks they're still seventeen. Then Carl learns that Jesse is "presumed
dead" after a recent boating accident. Strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Witness in Heaven: The Appomattox Saga, Book 10 RC
47740
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Charlene Peace has grown up in the Rocky Mountains. After her parents' deaths,
Boone Manwaring keeps his promise to Charlene's father and takes her to Richmond,
Virginia. But the region is caught up in the Civil War; as "northerners,"
they face danger in a hostile south. Sequel to Chariots in the Smoke (RC
44948). 1998.
Eating Chinese Food Naked RC
47741
by Mei Ng
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Ruby Lee moves back home above the family laundry in Queens after college,
not knowing what to do with her life. She feels sorry for her immigrant mother
and is also not ready to move in with her boyfriend Nick. Drifting, she takes
a temp job. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
The Last True Cowboy RC 47742
by Kathleen Eagle
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
With their father and brother dead, Julia and Dawn Weslin and their grandmother,
Sally, struggle to save the High Horse Ranch and to protect the wild mustangs
that their neighbors want destroyed. Horse trainer K.C. Houston may be the
answer to their prayers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Sky Trillium RC 47744
by Julian May
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
An evil magic has caused several natural disasters on the World of Three
Moons. Only Sky Trillium, the united talismans of Kadiya, Haramis, and Queen
Anigel, can stop it. But Anigel has lost hers, and Kadiya's has lost its power.
Meanwhile someone is trying to steal all three charms. The women must prevent
such a catastrophe. Sequel to Blood Trillium (RC 36708). 1996.
Faun and Games RC 47745
by Piers Anthony
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Alerted by D. Mentia that Branch Faun's kindred spirit tree is drooping,
Forrest Faun discovers that Branch disappeared into the Void while chasing
a nymph. Branch's tree will lose its magic without a faun or nymph to protect
it. So Forrest travels to another world to seek advice from the Good Magician
Humfrey. The twenty-first Xanth novel. 1997.
The Blood of the Covenant: A Novel of the Vampiric RC
47747
by Brent Monahan
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Princeton University librarians Simon Penn and Frederika Vanderveen steal
the ancient Scrolls of Ahriman that are sought by both the vampire world and
the Vatican. Pursued by vampires, they try to unravel the scrolls' prophecy
before time runs out. Sequel to The Book of Common Dread (RC 37408).
Some strong language and some violence. 1995.
The Notebooks of Don Rigoberto RC
47771
by Mario Vargas Llosa
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Alfonso schemes to reunite his father, Don Rigoberto, and his stepmother,
Lucrecia, despite the fact that he had orchestrated their earlier breakup.
Throughout these machinations, all three indulge their erotic fantasies about
each other. Don Rigoberto records his imaginary exploits in a revealing testimonial
to the psychology of love and desire. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Island of the Swans RC 47813
by Ciji Ware
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Jane Maxwell and Thomas Fraser played in the streets of Edinburgh as children
in the 1760s. When they reach adulthood and plan to marry, their families
object. After Thomas goes off to war and is reported dead, Jane weds Alexander,
duke of Gordon. But Thomas is in America and alive. Some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1988.
Inner Harbor: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 3 RC
47824
by Nora Roberts
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Quinn brothers Ethan, Cameron, and Phillip continue trying to officially
adopt Seth, the young boy their father brought into the family. They also
want to prove their father did not commit suicide. Dr. Sybill Griffin's arrival
complicates their efforts. Sequel to Rising Tides (RC 46842). Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
Archangel RC 47829
by Robert Harris
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
Historian Fluke Kelso in Moscow to present a paper on Stalin is confronted
by Papu Rapava, a former KGB bodyguard who drunkenly confides that he knows
the whereabouts of Stalin's private papers then runs away. Kelso wonders whether
he is being conned but decides to pursue the leads. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
A Murder on the Appian Way RC
47844
by Steven Saylor
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Publius Clodius and Titus Milo are archenemies, so when Clodius is found
murdered on the Appian Way, many assume Milo is guilty. His defense calls
in Gordianus the Finder to investigate. But soon riots break out, looting
and burning occur throughout the city, and many are killed--including Gordianus's
longtime bodyguard, Belbo. Sequel to The Venus Throw (RC 43363).
1996.
Cat with an Emerald Eye: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC
47845
by Carole Nelson Douglas
read by J.P. Linton
3 cassettes
Temple Barr, public relations expert for the Crystal Phoenix in Las Vegas,
attends a Halloween night seance, intended to resurrect the spirit of Harry
Houdini. Before the event is over, one of the psychics is dead. With the help
of her cat, Midnight Louie, Temple finds herself investigating a murder that
may involve her ex-boyfriend, Max Kinsella. 1996.
The Queen's Man: A Medieval Mystery RC
47849
by Sharon Kay Penman
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
In 1193, young Justin de Quincy aids a goldsmith who has been attacked by
thieves. The dying goldsmith entrusts the boy with a letter for the queen,
concerning her missing son, King Richard. Upon receipt of the letter, the
queen commissions de Quincy to probe the goldsmith's murder. Violence. 1996.
Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist RC
47851
by M.C. Beaton
read by Carmella Ross
1 cassette
Chasing her ex-fiance neighbor James Lacey to Cyprus, amateur sleuth Agatha
Raisin gets sidetracked by a murder in a group of tourists. Her attempt to
reconcile with James is further hampered by the appearance of flirtatious
Sir Charles from their Cotswold village. 1997.
Flint's Gift RC 47864
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Post-Civil War in the Arizona Territory. Editor and printer Sam Flint is
invited to Payday to start a newspaper but soon finds himself embroiled in
the town's power struggles. Flint's interest in Merry-Grace Rakoczy complicates
matters because the influential Clayton Buell has his eye on her too. Prequel
to Flint's Truth (RC 47865). 1997.
The Music Lesson RC 47898
by Katharine Weber
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
New York art librarian Patricia Dolan is swept by love and passion into assisting
her outlaw cousin in stealing The Music Lesson. Alone in Ireland
with the valuable painting, Patricia begins a journal describing the event
and her tragic life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Silver City RC 47907
by Li Rui
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Two families struggle for control of Silver City's salt industry in the context
of violence, political intrigue, romance, and betrayal in China from the 1920s
to the 1990s. Recounts the founding of the mines by the Li family and western-educated
Bai Ruide's attempts to seize control. Violence and some strong language.
1997.
Reclamation RC 47932
by Sarah Zettel
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
Eric Born fled years ago from the Realm of the Nameless Powers and now works
for the Vitae. When the Vitae kidnap Arla Stone from the Realm, Eric realizes
they are planning to take over the planet. Eric knows he must rescue Arla
so they can save their homeland. 1996.
Before She Dies RC 47950
by Steven F. Havill
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Posadas County, New Mexico. Undersheriff Bill Gastner is busy contending
with a prisoner found dead in his cell and a politician's drunken daughter
when Deputy Paul Enciño and reporter Linda Real are found shot in his
cruiser. The deputy is dead, leaving Gastner to find the killer. Some violence.
1996.
City on Fire RC 47954
by Walter Jon Williams
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Metropolitan (RC 42033), Aiah flees to Caraqui
where Constantine is in charge. He appoints her to his government to head
a police force against plasm thieves and resumes a personal relationship with
her. Aiah faces many challenges as a countercoup brews. 1997.
The Stargazey: A Richard Jury Mystery RC
47955
by Martha Grimes
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Richard Jury is so strangely intrigued by the attractive woman wearing a
luxurious fur who boards the bus he is riding, that he follows her when she
leaves. A few days later, Jury learns a woman matching her description is
found dead. Jury's investigation leads him to an art-theft ring and another
murder. 1998.
The Bloody Ground: The Starbuck Chronicles, Volume 4 RC
47963
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In the sequel to Battle Flag (RC 42564), Confederate Nathaniel Starbuck
is reassigned to command a "punishment" battalion composed of soldiers who
are just no good. Heading north with Robert E. Lee's forces, the men end up
at the bloody battle of Sharpsburg in Maryland. Some violence. 1996.
The Abduction RC 47968
by James Grippando
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
October 2000. In a hot presidential race, attorney general Allison Leahy
is pitted against African American general Lincoln Howe. Days before the election
Lincoln's twelve-year-old granddaughter is kidnapped. Trying to remain objective
while investigating, Allison fights memories of her daughter's kidnapping.
Some violence and some strong language. 1998.
The Predators RC 47969
by Harold Robbins
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Jerry Cooper, the son of a numbers man, learns at an early age about doing
business in New York, beginning with family treachery. In France during World
War II, he gets involved in the bottled-water business and eventually returns
home to prove his mettle. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Quite a Year for Plums RC 47972
by Bailey White
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Life in a small south-Georgia town centers around the daily goings-on of
divorced plant pathologist Roger Meadows and the women who worry about him.
Roger falls in love with a bird painter, Della, who is in town for a short
year to fulfill her artistic whims. 1998.
Do You Want to Know a Secret? RC
47977
by Mary Jane Clark
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
When television news anchor Bill Kendall doesn't show up for work one evening,
Eliza Blake, morning anchor, takes over. Halfway through the broadcast, she
is fed shocking news--Bill has been found dead. His death not only thrusts
Eliza into an unwanted limelight, but also results in the uncovering of other
deadly secrets. 1998.
The Ballad of Frankie Silver RC
47980
by Sharyn McCrumb
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Tennessee Sheriff Spencer Arrowood finds parallels between a nineteenth-century
murder and one he investigated twenty years ago. In 1833 Frankie Silver was
the first woman hanged in North Carolina. Another murderer is bound for the
electric chair for a crime committed on the Appalachian trail. Both cases
leave unanswered questions. Some violence. 1998.
Matters of Chance RC 47981
by Jeannette Haien
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
Ohio, 1937. Morgan Shurtliff falls in love with Maud Leigh the first time
he sees her. The only unhappiness in their marriage is Maud's infertility.
They consult Zenobia Sly, who locates twin girls for them to adopt. Throughout
Morgan's military service and legal practice, he keeps Miss Sly informed about
the children. 1997.
Petey RC 47984
by Ben Mikaelsen
read by Randy Wieck
1 cassette
In 1920 Petey Roy Corbin is born with cerebral palsy but misdiagnosed as
retarded and abandoned in an insane asylum. Although neglected, over the years
Petey makes a few friends. As an elderly man in a nursing home, Petey befriends
teenager Trevor Ladd, who makes life more enjoyable. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
The Last Great Snake Show RC
47986
by Tim McLaurin
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Four loyal workers and a stowaway take their striptease and rattlesnake handling
show on the road in an old gospel bus headed from North Carolina to Oregon.
They are taking their dying manager back to her home and sorting out some
personal issues on the way. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1997.
Once in a Lifetime RC 47990
by Danielle Steel
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Internationally acclaimed author Daphne Fields lies in an intensive-care
unit after being struck by a car on Christmas Eve. Flashbacks reveal the tragedies
in her life: the loss of her husband and daughter in a fire, her son's deafness,
and the accidental death of her lover. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1982.
Suspicion of Deceit RC 47991
by Barbara Parker
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Attorney Gail Connor's new client, the Miami Opera, is having a problem with
the baritone they've hired: he has recently performed in Cuba, and the exile
community is in an uproar. When several murders occur, even Gail's fiancé,
exile Anthony Quintana, becomes a suspect. Some violence, some strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Last of the Duanes RC 48000
by Zane Grey
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
At twenty-three Buck Duane realizes he has inherited the killer instinct
when he is provoked by a drunken cowboy. This first gunfight makes him an
outlaw fugitive, constantly at risk until offered a second chance: to redeem
his name as a Texas Ranger. Written in 1913. Some violence. 1996.
Ask Mariah RC 48001
by Barbara Freethy
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Michael Ashton is raising his six-year-old twin daughters alone following
their mother's death. The girls think she is coming back, and the crystal
ball from their grandmother says they can find their mother at school. When
they arrive at summer school, they find Joanna Wingate, a look-alike of their
mother. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
White Mare's Daughter RC 48004
by Judith Tarr
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
Prehistoric epic set in Old Europe portrays a nomadic tribe of warrior horsemen
confronting a peaceful matriarchal society. The warrior king's twin offspring,
Agni and Sarama, pursue different paths in search of separate destinies but
come together to forge a new social order. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1998.
The Knife Thrower and Other Stories RC
48008
by Steven Millhauser
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Twelve fantastical stories explore themes such as crossing the line of acceptablility.
In the title piece an itinerant knife thrower with a reputation for remarkable
control and skill tantalizes his audience with the thrill of wounding--perhaps
even murdering--volunteers. 1998.
Brushback: A Rocksburg Novel RC
48009
by K.C. Constantine
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Ex-baseball player Bobby ("the Brushback Kid") Blasco is found beaten to
death in an alley. Rugs Carlucci, acting police chief of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania,
hunts for the killer and discovers how degenerate Blasco was. Carlucci also
has other problems to contend with--city politics, dating, and his hypochondriac
mother. Strong language and violence. 1998.
A Shoot on Martha's Vineyard: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery
RC 48010
by Philip R. Craig
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
In a battle between environmentalists and natives, state bureaucrat Lawrence
Ingalls is found murdered on the beach. Since retired Boston policeman J.W.
Jackson is the prime suspect after a public fight with the man, he investigates
on his own. Meanwhile his beautiful wife, Zee, is hired as an extra by a film
company making a movie on the island. Some violence and some strong language.
1998.
Coyote v. Acme RC
48017
by Ian Frazier
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Twenty-two humorous short stories from Atlantic Monthly, the New
Yorker, and Army Man. In the title story, an attorney presents
the case of Wile E. Coyote's product liability claim against the Acme Company.
"The Last Segment" pertains to the final Mary Tyler Moore Show, and
"Dial W-H-Y W-O-R-K" discusses the No-Show Jobs Hotline. 1996.
Beyond the Great Snow Mountains RC
48032
by Louis L'Amour
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Ten stories of adventure, crime, and sports, written in the 1940s and 1950s.
In the title piece, American Anna Doone survives a small-plane crash in remote
China, marries a tribal leader, and after his death faces a dilemma--whether
to flee, taking her fourteen-year-old son (the tribe's designated leader)
with her. 1999.
Oyster RC 48054
by Janette Turner Hospital
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
The arrival of Oyster, a religious con man, results in disaster for the tiny
opal-mining town of Outer Maroo in Australia's outback. Though the people
are suspicious of outsiders, Oyster draws some into his commune. Those who
oppose him disappear. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Victor: A Novel Based on the Life of the Savage of Aveyron
RC 48057
by Mordicai Gerstein
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
A fictional account of the capture of a wild boy in France in 1800 and attempts
to civilize him. His filthy appearance, lack of clothes, and inability to
speak indicate years of bare subsistence in the woods. The youth's resistance
to change adds to his guardians' frustrations. For junior and senior high
readers. 1998.
Blood Debt RC 48064
by Tanya Huff
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Vampire and romance writer Henry Fitzroy is being haunted by a ghost whose
screams are deadly. Fitzroy asks private investigator Vicki Nelson for assistance
in resolving the matter. Sequel to Blood Pact (RC 39821). Some strong
language. 1997.
How I Spent My Last Night on Earth RC
48068
by Todd Strasser
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Senior Allegra ("Legs") arrives to find her high school in commotion: an
announcement on the Internet says the earth will be struck by an asteroid
tonight! As the excitement mounts, surfer Andros Bliss--the guy Legs fantasizes
about--notices her. She decides to spend her last hours with him. For senior
high and older readers. 1998.
Parable of the Talents RC 48070
by Octavia E. Butler
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
In Parable of the Sower (RC 39777), Lauren Oya Olamina established
the community of Acorn, inhabited by followers of her Earthseed religion.
Now with the election of Christian fundamentalist Reverend Andrew Steele Jarret
as U.S. president, the residents of Acorn are in grave danger, including Lauren's
infant daughter. Strong language and some violence. 1998.
Season of Snows and Sins: An Inspector Henry Tibbett Mystery
RC 48080
by Patricia Moyes
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes (Reissue)
While visiting their sculptor friend in the Alpine village of Montarraz,
Scotland Yard inspector Henry Tibbett and his wife, Emmy, investigate a case
involving a young wife accused of murdering her ski instructor husband. Some
strong language. 1971.
Regeneration RC 48082
by Pat Barker
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Based on the true story of two men who met during World War I--Dr. William
Rivers, a renowned neurologist, and Siegfried Sassoon, an officer and poet.
In July 1917, Sassoon writes a letter protesting the war and is sent to the
Craiglockhart War Hospital for evaluation. There he and Rivers debate the
struggle between conscience and civic responsibility. Prequel to Eye in
the Door (RC 48083). 1991.
The Eye in the Door RC 48083
by Pat Barker
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
London, 1918. As Britain faces defeat by Germany, pacifists and homosexuals
are scapegoated as potential traitors. It is unfortunate for Lieutenant Billy
Prior, a bisexual who has a split personality, that when he is released from
Craiglockhart War Hospital, he is assigned to British Intelligence. Once again
he needs the help of Dr. Rivers. Sequel to Regeneration (RC 48082).
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
Miss Ophelia RC 48085
by Mary Burnett Smith
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Rural Virginia, 1948. Eleven-year-old Isabel "Belly" Anderson must spend
the summer in a neighboring town helping her mean aunt recuperate from an
operation. Once there, the young African American takes piano lessons from
her mother's friend Ophelia. Belly learns many adult secrets during her vacation
and the meaning of love and loyalty. Some strong language. 1997.
The Morning River RC 48091
by W. Michael Gear
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
1825. Harvard philosophy student Richard Hamilton travels to St. Louis for
his father's business. Once there, he is sold as an indentured deckhand to
adventurers who are establishing an illegal trading post. He rescues a Shoshone
woman, Heals like a Willow, and falls in love. Prequel to Coyote Summer
(RC 48092). Some violence. 1996.
Yellowstone: Skye's West RC
48098
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
1850. Mister Skye agrees to guide a party of Britons, led by Lord Frazier,
to hunt buffalo and view the Yellowstone. Skye is also British and wanted
at home, but he doesn't expect trouble. When a rabid wolf attacks Skye, however,
Frazier seizes him for trial. With his Native American wives mourning him
prematurely, Skye gives up hope of surviving. Some violence and some strong
language. 1990.
Glory RC 48104
by Vladimir Nabokov
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1919 young Martin Edelweiss flees Russia with his mother. Eventually he
attends Cambridge University and socializes with other Russian expatriates
in Britain. He falls in love with Sonia Zilanov and tries to impress her by
sneaking back to the Soviet Union for a brief adventure. 1932.
The Honk and Holler Opening Soon RC
48105
by Billie Letts
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Caney Paxton, a Vietnam vet who has lost the use of his legs, runs a small
roadside cafe in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. The regulars at the Honk and Holler are
surprised when Caney hires first a Native American waitress and later a Vietnamese
cook. The two newcomers soon bring life to the cafe's humdrum routine. 1998.
Fertile Ground RC 48108
by Rochelle Krich
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Dr. Lisa Brockman, an Orthodox Jew, works for her fiancé, Dr. Matthew
Gordon, at a fertility clinic. Lisa is terrified when a female donor is murdered,
money is missing, and Matthew disappears. The clinic is soon accused of switching
eggs, and an Orthodox client questions the morality of infertility treatments.
Some violence. 1998.
Power RC 48115
by Linda Hogan
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
At sixteen, Omishto struggles to come to terms with her Native American Taiga
heritage. Her problem is compounded when her spiritual mother, Ama, kills
a sacred panther and refuses to defend herself before the tribal elders. As
the only witness, Omishto tries to understand her responsibilities to Ama
and to herself. 1998.
A Lover's Almanac RC 48116
by Maureen Howard
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Story of two pairs of lovers; one young and the other young at heart. A New
Year's Eve party gone awry leaves artist Louise Moffett and lover Artie Freeman
at odds. Meanwhile Artie's grandfather finds romance with a long-lost love.
Some strong language. 1998.
The Way I Found Her RC 48118
by Rose Tremain
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Lewis's thirteenth summer is spent in Paris with Valentina Gavril, a novelist,
and Lewis's mother, who is Valentina's translator. When Valentina mysteriously
disappears, the infatuated Lewis is desperate to find her--until he, too,
is taken by her abductors. Their captivity brings them closer but ends in
tragedy. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Black Tulip RC 48120
by Milt Bearden
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Afghanistan, 1986. CIA agent Alexander Fannin has to quit his job after his
marriage to a Russian woman. He is then recruited unofficially to assist Afghan
rebels fight the Soviet invasion. During a prisoner exchange, Fannin finds
himself in a position to help his wife's cousin, a colonel in the KGB, defect.
1998.
The Tonto Woman and Other Western Stories
RC 48126
by Elmore Leonard
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
A collection of nineteen westerns. In the title story, an exiled wife tattooed
by Indians gets her self-esteem back with the help of a cattle rustler. In
"The Colonel's Lady," a captive woman rescues herself from the clutches of
a lone Apache. Some violence. 1998.
The Plum Thicket RC 48128
by Janice Holt Giles
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A grandmother returns to the dusty Arkansas town where she spent her most
unforgettable summer with her own grandparents in the early 1900s. At age
eight, with acute perception but little understanding, she became a central
character in a tense drama involving her aunt, her grandmother, a young doctor,
and a housemaid. 1954.
Falling Slowly RC 48131
by Anita Brookner
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Depicts the relationship between two sisters and describes their orderly
existence. Miriam, the elder, is a translator, and Beatrice is a pianist,
but--apart or together--both lead sedate, solitary lives. Miriam contemplates
their searches for love and even ventures into marriage and an affair, while
Beatrice finds romance in novels. 1998.
Betty Zane RC 48134
by Zane Grey
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Recounts the family stories about Betty Zane, the capture of her brother
Isaac by a Native American princess, Betty's suitors, the successful defense
of Fort Henry against the British in 1782, and Betty's race for her life.
Grey's first novel about pioneer days, written in 1903. 1903.
Dinosaur Summer RC 48135
by Greg Bear
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
1947. Fifteen-year-old Peter is accompanying his father to Venezuela to return
the last of the captive dinosaurs to their natural habitat. Members of a dinosaur
circus join them on their arduous journey through jungles and across rivers.
When they arrive, they are stranded with the beasts. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
To the Last Man RC 48136
by Zane Grey
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Many years before, a Texan had stolen the heart of a girl already promised
to another man. The betrayal sparks a smoldering hatred that explodes into
a war that makes the Tonto Basin run red with blood. 1922.
Bittersweet RC 48137
by Danielle Steel
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
India Taylor left a successful photojournalism career to settle down as a
soccer mom. Seventeen years and four children later, she longs for some excitement.
She meets and befriends tycoon Paul Ward, who encourages her to take risks.
When Paul is suddenly free, India must make some choices. Bestseller 1999.
The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers
in the Ohio Valley RC 48142
by Zane Grey
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
This is a version of the 1777 massacre of a small band of Christian Native
Americans who lived in the Village of Peace founded by Moravian missionaries.
It involves Lewis Wetzel and Jonathan Zane against Jim Girty. First published
in 1906. Some violence. 1906.
Stardust of Yesterday RC 48145
by Lynn Kurland
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Genevieve Buchanan owns a successful restoration company. She is told she
has inherited an English castle--that just has a few minor quirks. When she
arrives at Seakirk Keep, Genevieve discovers that her inheritance includes
Kendrick de Piaget, a thirteenth-century ghost with a charming bag of tricks.
Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Goodnight, Nebraska RC 48146
by Tom McNeal
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Teenager Randall Hunsacker is exiled to the small town of Goodnight, Nebraska,
after shooting his mother's boyfriend. He eventually integrates into the mainstream
and marries a cheerleader. His life does not progress smoothly, however, until
his wife leaves him and he realizes what he is missing. Some violence and
some strong language. 1998.
This Is My Daughter RC 48149
by Roxana Robinson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
When Emma marries Peter Chatfield, his seven-year-old Amanda has already
become a nasty, belligerent child. Emma's daughter Tess, by contrast, is a
warm, loving toddler. Over the next eight years, Amanda's problems multiply,
leading to tragic consequences for the marriage and for Tess. Some strong
language. 1998.
Rainbow's End RC 48154
by Rex Beach
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Only Don Estéban Varona and his slave Sebastian know the whereabouts
of the valuable Varona treasure. Following their violent deaths, Estéban's
twin children search without success. As young adults in the late 1890s, the
twins and two Americans join Cuba's freedom struggle and make a surprising
discovery. Some violence. 1916.
Wild Wind RC 48176
by Temple Bailey
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
World War I has caused the separation of many couples, including seventeen-year-old
Jacqueline and her boyfriend, Christopher, twenty-seven. Helping her sister
Mary raise her children keeps Jacqueline busy. When she receives a letter
from Christopher suggesting a New Year's Day wedding, she begins making plans--but
then family obligations get in the way. 1930.
Send No Flowers RC 48198
by Sandra Brown
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Widowed Alicia Russell meets Pierce Reynolds on a disastrous camping trip
she attempts with her two young sons. While Pierce is everything she wants
in a man, Alicia hesitates because of her past emotional pain and the secrets
that Pierce won't share. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984.
Flash RC 48200
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
When Olivia Chantry inherits half of her uncle's lighting business she already
heads a successful production company. Olivia finds herself with a new partner,
venture capitalist Jasper Sloan. The two didn't plan on falling in love, but
then they both are threatened with blackmail. Some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1998.
Postmortem RC 48202
by Patricia Cornwell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Dr. Kay Scarpetta has two problems. The first one is that a serial killer
is strangling women in their own bedrooms, the second is that not everyone
is thrilled that a woman is chief medical examiner. She uses computers, fingerprint-matching
processors, and DNA-testing equipment to identify the killer. Violence and
strong language. 1990.
A Good Doctor's Son RC 48208
by Steven Schwartz
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
1960s. David Nachman, the son of a Jewish doctor, copes with being an outsider
in his Pennsylvania blue-collar town by hanging out with the wrong gang. When
a drag race ends in the death of a toddler, David's future is in jeopardy.
1998.
The Best American Short Stories, 1998: Selected from U.S. and
Canadian Magazines RC 48210
edited by Garrison Keillor and Katrina Kenison
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In his introduction, guest editor Keillor says each of these twenty stories
"surprised and delighted" him. Some are recollection pieces, such as "My Father
on the Verge of Disgrace," by John Updike. "Elvis Has Left the Building,"
by Carol Anshaw, is a slice-of-life tale. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Idle Curiosity RC 48216
by Martha Bergland
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Retired farmer Ed Check lives in a hotel room owned by one of his ex-wives.
One daughter is a recluse in town; another shows up after leaving her husband;
and the third is arriving alone and pregnant. Ed loves them all and wants
to protect them--if he only knew how. Some strong language. 1997.
Once upon the River Love RC
48217
by Andrei Makine
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
From the vantage point of maturity, a Russian man recalls a winter in Siberia
when he and two adolescent friends were under the spell of western films starring
Belmondo. Each of the three perceives a different aspect of Belmondo's screen
personality. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998.
Wild at Heart RC 48221
by Patricia Gaffney
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Newly widowed Sydney Darrow returns to Michigan to live with her anthropologist
father, who is studying a Canadian man raised by wolves. Sydney, unhappy about
the way he is being treated, is drawn to the young man, probably in his twenties,
who appears to be sensitive and also lonely. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Hope Mountain RC 48225
by Jon Land
read by Randy Davidson
1 cassette
Jen feels guilty that a traffic accident led to the loss of her teenage brother's
leg. At an adaptive ski school, they meet instructor Jamie Brooks, who was
a champion until an injury sidelined his career. Matt learns quickly and challenges
Jamie to ski a dangerous trail. Some strong language. 1998.
The Promise RC 48227
by Danielle Steel
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Michael Hillyard and Nancy McAllister are two young lovers who are determined
to marry despite the objections of Michael's strong-willed mother. However,
on the day of their wedding, a tragic automobile accident results in a severe
test of their promise to never say goodbye to each other. Some strong language.
1978.
Crota RC 48229
by Owl Goingback
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
When an enormous bear-like monster begins attacking men, including sheriff
Skip Harding, Little Hawk identifies him as Crota, an ancient evil creature.
The advice of Strong Eagle, a wise medicine man, and Skip's acceptance of
his Native American heritage enable Skip and Little Hawk to confront Crota.
Some strong language and some violence. 1996.
A Girl Named Summer RC 48246
by Julie Garwood
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Summer Matthews feels left out when she has to watch her little brother and
grandfather all summer. At bingo, however, she meets David Marshall, her brother's
swimming coach. Everything looks up until Summer lies about being a jogger,
and David enters them into a race. For junior and senior high readers. 1986.
We'll Meet Again RC 48275
by Mary Higgins Clark
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Socialite Molly Lasch is paroled from prison after serving time for killing
her physician husband. Fran Simmons, a former classmate of Molly's who is
now an investigative reporter, is assigned to do a story on her. Fran becomes
convinced that Molly is innocent even though her late husband's lover is soon
murdered. Bestseller 1999.
Duo RC 48286
by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Short stories by a husband-and-wife writing team, written separately and
in collaboration. In The Cracks in the Sidewalk, a writer investigates
a homeless woman in the neighborhood. In Cache and Carry, private-eye
Sharon McCone and the "Nameless Detective" join forces to find missing money.
1998.
The Best of Friends RC 48287
by Joanna Trollope
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
English antique dealer Fergus Bedford and his wife, Gina, have been friends
with hotel owners Laurence and Hilary Wood for years. Fergus's announcement
that he is leaving Gina sends her running to her childhood friend Laurence,
jeopardizing two marriages and forcing the children of both families to deal
with their parents' conflicts. 1995.
An Unfortunate Prairie Occurrence RC
48290
by Jamie Harrison
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Former archaeologist-turned-sheriff Jules Clement of Blue Deer, Montana,
has his hands full with a recent crime wave. When an old skeleton is unearthed,
Clement's investigation reveals additional ancient feuds and crimes in the
small community where everyone is related. Strong language and violence. 1998.
With Hope RC 48291
by Dorothy Garlock
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Oklahoma, 1930s. Henry Ann Henry's life has always been a struggle. Now,
following her father's death, she is raising her two half-siblings alone and
taking care of the farm she inherited. The only joy in her life seems to be
her married neighbor Tom Dolan and his young, abused son. Some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Chinook: A North-Western Story RC
48298
by Max Brand
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Joe Harney is a greenhorn, heading for the Alaskan goldfields. On the way
he joins up with Andrew Steen and his great husky dog, Chinook. Together they
come to the aid of a young woman, Kate Winslow. Joe falls for Kate and helps
her out of many jams. 1929.
Where There's Smoke RC 48414
by Ed McBain
read by John Stratton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Benjamin Smoke, an ex-cop, has waited all his life to see the perfect crime.
He thinks he's found it when an undertaker hires him to investigate the inexplicable
theft and return of several corpses. Strong language. 1975.
Thrones, Dominations RC 48415
by Dorothy L. Sayers and Jill Paton Walsh
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Lord Peter Wimsey, newly married to Harriet Vane, investigates the murder
of a beautiful young woman. Theatrical producer Laurence Harwell's wife, Rosamund,
has been found strangled. Wimsey must sort through the alibis of a painter,
an infatuated poet, and several blackmailers, among others, to determine the
actual killer. The mystery was begun by Sayers in 1936 and recently finished
by Walsh. 1998.
Havana Bay RC 48429
by Martin Cruz Smith
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Last seen in Red Square (RC 35879), depressed Russian detective
Arkady arrives in Cuba to investigate the murder of a fellow countryman. The
Cubans, including policewoman Ofelia Osorio, resent the few remaining Russians
on their communist island, so Arkady is the only one interested in finding
the culprit. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1999.
The White House Connection RC
48434
by Jack Higgins
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
When Lady Helen Lang, the American mother of a British intelligence officer,
learns that the Sons of Erin were responsible for his gruesome death, she
begins to eliminate them one by one, endangering the Irish peace negotiations
in the process. Companion to The President's Daughter (RC 44760).
Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
The World More or Less RC 48495
by Jean Rouaud
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
In this coming-of-age story, a French teenager recounts self-deprecating
incidents reflecting his myopic nonathletic proclivities and his desire to
be perceived as an artistic spirit. Meanwhile, his tentative search for a
girlfriend is largely an exercise of imagination. Sequel to Of Illustrious
Men (RC 46497). 1998.
The MacGregors: Serena--Caine RC
48553
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Two stories about MacGregors. In "Playing the Odds" heiress Serena works
as a dealer on a cruise ship, falls for gambler Justin Blade, a Comanche,
and learns how many enemies he has. In "Tempting Fate" Justin's sister Diana
visits after a twenty-year separation and meets Serena's playboy brother,
Caine. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985.
Fever Season RC 48614
by Barbara Hambly
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
1830s New Orleans. In this sequel to A Free Man of Color (RC 46286),
physician Benjamin January is busy tending to a deadly yellow fever epidemic.
Runaway slave Cora LaFayette asks him to contact her husband at the home of
one of his patrons--the cruel but powerful Creole, Madame Lalaurie. Some violence.
1998.
Granny Dan RC 48717
by Danielle Steel
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
When Granny Dan dies at age ninety, her granddaughter receives a bundle of
letters and a pair of ballet shoes. When she has the letters translated, she
discovers all the wonderful things she never asked her grandmother, Danina
Petroskova, a famous Russian ballerina who danced for the czar and czarina.
Bestseller 1999.
Prayers for Rain RC 48721
by Dennis Lehane
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
The apparent suicide of former client Karen Nichols bothers private investigator
Patrick Kenzie. He enlists his sidekick, Bubba Rogowski, and former partner
Angie Gennaro to probe the circumstances surrounding the death. Their search
reveals Karen's streak of bad luck that was more than coincidental. Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 1999.
The MacGregors: Alan--Grant RC
48722
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Two stories portray Campbell-MacGregor marriages. In "All the Possibilities"
Shelby Campbell almost misses out on love by refusing to date any politician--until
she meets Senator Alan MacGregor. In "One Man's Art" recluse Grant Campbell
meets artist Genviève Grandeau when she stumbles into his lighthouse
during a storm. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985.
The MacGregors: Daniel--Ian RC
48726
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Two stories of MacGregor family ancestors. In "For Now, Forever" Scotsman
Daniel MacGregor, a wealthy Bostonian, tries to convince unconventional medical
student Anna Whitfield to marry him. "In from the Cold" portrays widow Alanna
Flynn nursing minuteman Ian MacGregor's wounded shoulder but refusing to love
another fighting man. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
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
Alternative Medicine: Cures or Myths? RC
46332
by Howard Facklam
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Discusses a number of alternative medical techniques including acupuncture,
herbs, biofeedback, naturopathy, rolfing, osteopathy, and macrobiotics. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996.
Geysers: When Earth Roars RC
46522
by Roy A. Gallant
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Describes various types of geysers and their main locations in Iceland, New
Zealand, Siberia, and Yellowstone National Park. Includes underwater geysers.
Discusses how they function and how they are endangered. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Dalai Lama: A Biography of the Tibetan Spiritual and Political
Leader RC 46523
by Demi
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
The life story of Lhamo Dhondup, the fourteenth Dalai Lama. Recalls Buddhist
monks identifying him as their spiritual leader when he was two years old.
Describes his exile from Tibet at age twenty-four and concludes with his words
upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Close Encounters: Exploring the Universe with the Hubble Space
Telescope RC 46526
by Elaine Scott
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Explains how information transmitted by the repaired Hubble telescope enables
scientists to study stars, planets, black holes, and galaxies. Describes the
impact of this new technology on astronomers' ideas about how the universe
was formed. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with
Special Needs RC 46531
edited by Donald Meyer
read by Ray Dizefalo
1 cassette
Collection of forty-five essays by the brothers and sisters of children with
special needs, including those who have visual or hearing impairments, cerebral
palsy, developmental delays, ADD, mental retardation, autism, or other syndromes.
For grades 4-7. 1997.
Her Piano Sang: A Story about Clara Schumann RC
46919
by Barbara Allman
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Allman details the life of Clara Wieck Schumann, who in 1828 gave her first
full-length concert at the age of nine. She discusses Schumann's childhood
and explains how her father influenced her life. The author portrays the pianist's
early relationship with Robert Schumann, her father's disapproval of their
marriage, and her love for her husband that lasted even after his death in
1856. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid RC
46923
by Jerry Spinelli
read by Bruce Nelson
1 cassette
Jerry Spinelli, who grew up to be an award-winning children's author, tells
of his own adventure-filled childhood in Pennsylvania. His dismay to learn
he wasn't really cut out to be a cowboy, his embarrassment at being the only
kid at a football game with a uniform on, and his decision to punch someone
just for the experience are all humorously described. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Amazing Grace: The Story of the Hymn RC
47061
by Linda Granfield
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
Presents the period 1725 to 1807 as explosive. Depicts the deplorable conditions
experienced by slaves during the voyages from West Africa to Europe and the
New World. Chronicles John Newton's life as a rowdy seaman, captain of a slave
ship, minister, and composer of the hymn "Amazing Grace." For grades 4-7.
1997.
Shadows in the Dawn: The Lemurs of Madagascar RC
47069
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
Discusses the origins, characteristics, and habits of lemurs, explaining
why they are found only on the island of Madagascar. Follows primatologist
Alison Jolly and her team of researchers as they study lemurs in their natural
setting. For grades 4-7. 1998.
To the Young Environmentalist: Lives Dedicated to Preserving
the Natural World RC 47640
by Linda Leuzzi
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of eight scientists who work to save the environment.
Describes how they became interested in their particular field, their education,
and their achievements. Includes a glossary and a brief history of the environmental
movement. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Great American Businesswomen RC
47734
by Laura S. Jeffrey
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Profiles ten women who excelled in business including Maggie L. Walker, the
first woman to become a bank president, and Ruth Handler, who started the
Mattel toy company and eventually invented the Barbie doll. For grades 4-7
and older readers. 1996.
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from around
the World RC 47758
by Selby B. Beeler
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Describes the tooth traditions of various countries and explains why teeth
fall out. In the United States, children expect the tooth fairy to bring them
money when they lose a tooth. In other countries, children wait for a mouse
or another animal instead. For grades K-3. 1998.
Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised
by a Pack of Sled Dogs RC 47869
by Gary Paulsen
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Companion to Woodsong (RC 34757). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls
his life on the trail and at home with his beloved team of dogs. Portrays
his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births
and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996.
Toilets, Toasters, and Telephones: The How and Why of Everyday
Objects RC 47895
by Susan Goldman Rubin
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
Presents the history and design development of household objects and machines
from toilets, sinks, bathtubs, stoves, toasters, refrigerators, laundry machines,
irons, and vacuum cleaners to telephones, pens, pencils, and typewriters.
Discusses the concept and importance of industrial design. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1998.
They Swim the Seas: The Mystery of Animal Migration RC
47957
by Seymour Simon
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses the life cycle of marine animals and plants that live in oceans
around the world. Includes plankton, sea turtles, eels, tuna, salmon, whales,
and lobsters. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Destination: Jupiter RC 47964
by Seymour Simon
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Presents the physical characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons.
Includes information sent back by automated space probes. For grades 3-5.
1998.
Food Fight: A Guide to Eating Disorders for Preteens and Their
Parents RC 47966
by Janet Bode
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Assesses the causes and consequences of anorexia and bulimia. Includes personal
stories of girls' struggles with weight and self-esteem. Concludes with advice
for parents, based on the author's battle with her daughter's disorder. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1997.
Forests for the Future RC 47993
by Edward Parker
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Describes different types of forests, their importance to human life, their
effect on the environment, products made from them, and ways to protect them.
For grades 3-6. 1998.
Fuels for the Future RC 47994
by Steve Parker
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses various types of fuel, including gas, oil, wood, coal, diesel compounds,
and solar and nuclear energy. Describes how we use them and the dangers they
may pose. Considers future prospects for these power resources. For grades
3-6. 1998.
The Story of Karate: From Buddhism to Bruce Lee RC
47996
by Luana Metil and Jace Townsend
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses the history of karate and the four major types that have developed
from diverse countries and philosophies. Covers the popularity of martial
arts in America and their role in Hollywood. For grades 5-8. 1995.
Can It Really Rain Frogs? The World's Strangest Weather Events
RC 48095
by Spencer Christian and Antonia Felix
read by Bruce Nelson
1 cassette
Weather is the sum of the outdoor conditions occurring daily. The authors
discuss clouds, wind, rain, thunder and lightning, and hurricanes and tornadoes;
answer questions like the one in the title; and present experiments, such
as making a rain gauge and creating static electricity. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science RC
48123
by Diane Lindsey Reeves
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Presents profiles of scientists, including a robotics technician, an astronomer,
a veterinarian, a landscape architect, and an educator, to demonstrate career
opportunities for children who like to experiment and observe. Suggests activities
and resources to help young people recognize their own interests and abilities.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: America's Beloved Poet RC
48192
by Bonnie L. Lukes
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Traces Longfellow's nineteenth-century youth in Portland in what was then
the District of Maine, his years at Bowdoin College, foreign travels, and
rise to fame. He was thirteen when he wrote his first poem, "The Battle of
Lovell's Pond." For grades 6-9. 1998.
Neil Armstrong: The First Man on the Moon RC
48204
by Barbara Kramer
read by Randy Atcher
1 cassette
Explores the astronaut training and flight that led Neil Armstrong to become
the first astronaut to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. This biography details
Armstrong's strong work ethic and educational accomplishments, along with
his private life. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story RC
48206
by Andrea Warren
read by Randy Atcher
1 cassette
History of the social program that transported thousands of homeless children
from the east coast to other parts of the United States for adoption between
1854 and 1930. In alternate chapters, Lee Nailling recounts his personal experience
as an orphan train rider. For grades 4-7. 1996.
The Drop in My Drink: The Story of Water on Our Planet RC
48213
by Meredith Hooper
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Discusses where water comes from, why it is important, and how it behaves.
Traces drops of water as they create a force that helps shape the planet Earth.
Explains the water cycle, from sky to ground and back. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Accidents May Happen RC 48224
by Charlotte Foltz Jones
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Jones discusses fifty inventions and discoveries that came about by mistake.
She describes the creation of some well-known breakfast cereals, the telephone,
and matches, as well as several vaccines, dynamite, and dyes for clothing.
For grades 4-7. 1996.
Made in China: Ideas and Inventions from Ancient China RC
48235
by Suzanne Williams
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Introduces scientific discoveries, inventions, and great thinkers of ancient
China. Topics include the production of bronze, paper, silk, and porcelain,
as well as the crossbow, seismograph, and compass. Presented in chronological
order with brief historical notes on the corresponding dynasty. For grades
4-7. 1996.
Aviation: Reaching for the Sky RC
48236
by Don Berliner
read by Randy Atcher
1 cassette
A history of aviation beginning with hot air balloons and ending with manned
flights into space. The author traces human fascination with flying from attempts
to strap on wings to efforts to break the sound barrier. He discusses the
dirigible, glider, airplane, seaplane, and helicopter. For grades 5-8. 1997.
Guts and Glory: Making It in the NBA RC
48389
by Ken Rappoport
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Describes the success of ten players in the National Basketball Association
and obstacles they overcame to achieve stardom. Includes Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf,
who has Tourette's Syndrome; Muggsy Bogues, who is one of the shortest players
ever; and Reggie Miller, who was born with pronated hips. For grades 4-7.
1997.
Outrageous Women of Ancient Times RC
48496
by Vicki Leon
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Introduces twenty extraordinary women from various cultures spanning four
thousand years. Selected for thinking and acting independently in societies
that did not encourage liberated females, these subjects represent the Roman
Empire, Greece, Egypt, the Middle East, China, and Vietnam. For grades 5-8.
1998.
Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages RC
48497
by Vicki Leon
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Fifteen biographical sketches of talented women from the Medieval era spanning
the globe from Europe to Japan. These queens, empresses, and religious leaders
produced books, poetry, musical compositions, artwork, and even architectural
feats. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Animals Eat the Weirdest Things RC
48715
by Diane Swanson
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Explains some of the strange eating habits of various animals: why vampire
bats drink blood, squirrels eat antlers, vultures prefer rotting flesh, and
some insects and slugs choose books for food. Combines fascinating facts with
scientific explanations. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Mark McGwire: A Biography RC
48720
by Jonathan Hall
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Describes the life and career of first baseman Mark McGwire. Details his
family life and upbringing, his early career including playing in the 1984
Olympics, and his major league recruitment. Highlights the 1998 race with
Sammy Sosa to break Roger Maris's single season home-run record. For grades
5-8. 1998.
Cassettes Fiction
Jack's Black Book RC 46329
by Jack Gantos
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Now in the seventh grade, Jack feels like a total misfit at a vocational
school where wood shop is taught three days a week. He feels hopeless after
failing an IQ test to qualify for another school. What Jack really wants is
to be a writer, so he carries around a black notebook hoping for inspiration
from his muse. For grades 5-8. 1997.
Boom Town RC 46525
by Sonia Levitin
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
When Amanda, her mother, and her siblings arrive in California, they do not
want to live in the gold fields where their father is panning for gold. So
they build a small cabin in town, though it's just a stage stop and a few
cabins. But when Amanda bakes one of her pies and sells it to the miners,
she starts a chain of events that makes the town grow. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Gabby Growing Up RC 46528
by Amy Hest
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Today is Grandpa's birthday, and Gabby has made him a pair of bright orange
mittens, with just a little help from Mama. She can hardly wait to give them
to him. But on the way to the city, Gabby has her hair cut in the short, perky
style of a teenager she and Mama saw on the train. Then they worry that Gabby
may look too grown up. For grades K-3. 1998.
The Old Woman and the Wave RC
46529
by Shelley Jackson
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
An old woman lives in a house right underneath a big wave. The wave would
never fall on the lady because it loves her and the sound of her voice. But
the old lady, having lived under the wave all her life, does not appreciate
it. That is, until a young girl comes along and points out how the wave could
take the lady a long way if she wanted to go. For grades K-3. 1998.
Possum and the Peeper RC 46530
by Anne Hunter
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Possum is snuggled up in his warm winter nest when suddenly he is awakened
by a loud noise: "Peep! Peep! Peep!" Knowing he won't get back to sleep, Possum
decides to find out who is being so rude, so early in the spring. Along the
way he is joined by a pair of catbirds, a bear, and a muskrat. For grades
K-3. 1998.
Poppy and Rye RC 46767
by Avi
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
New adventures unfold for Poppy, a deer mouse, when she sets out to find
the parents of Ragweed, her boyfriend who was killed by Mr. Ocax, an owl.
She meets Rye, Ragweed's younger brother, but before they declare their mutual
attraction, they face many threats from the beavers whose dam is flooding
Rye's family home. Sequel to Poppy (RC 42709). For grades 3-6. 1998.
Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief RC
46780
by Wendelin Van Draanen
read by Anne Mullen
1 cassette
Samantha (Sammy) Keyes starts seventh grade in a couple of days, but in the
meantime she is stuck in the apartment where she lives with her grandmother.
Needing something to do, Sammy spends time looking out the window through
a pair of binoculars. When she sees a burglary take place in the "seedy" hotel
across the street, Sammy gets involved and in trouble. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Return to Hawk's Hill RC 46914
by Allan W. Eckert
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Adrift in a rowboat on Lake Winnipeg, seven-year-old Ben MacDonald is rescued
by Little Buffalo, a Metis Indian. Ben's ability to befriend animals impresses
the Metis during his stay with them and leads to friendship between Ben's
family and the Metis. Sequel to Incident at Hawk's Hill (RC 38913).
For grades 5-8. 1998.
Spider Boy RC 46915
by Ralph Fletcher
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Bobby Ballenger is having a difficult time adjusting to a
new school. He is a loner and spends a lot of time with his pet tarantula,
Thelma. The kids at school call him Spider Boy. Bobby also makes up a lot
of stories, and before long, he finds himself caught in the web of one of
his own tales. For grades 5-8. 1997.
Mr. Ape RC 46916
by Dick King-Smith
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Mr. Ape is an old man, suddenly free of wife and offspring, living in his
family estate, Penny Royal. Happy to make his own decisions, he lives in the
kitchen and buys hens to keep in the living room. He befriends Jake and his
father, Joe--traveling gypsies who prove to be kindred spirits. For grades
3-6. 1998.
Ribbons RC 46917
by Laurence Yep
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Robin's family is put on a strict budget in order to bring her grandmother
over from Hong Kong. Robin is upset that she has to sacrifice a promising
ballet career. Practicing unsupervised harms her feet, something she discovers
she has in common with her grandmother's bound ones. For grades 5-8. 1992.
I Was a Third Grade Science Project RC
46918
by Mary Jane Auch
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Josh's best friend Brian comes up with an odd idea for their science fair
project: hypnotizing Brian's dog, Arful, into thinking he's a cat. After a
few sessions with the crystal, Arful may not feel like a cat, but Josh certainly
does! For grades 2-4. 1998.
Bat 6 RC 47049
by Virginia Euwer Wolff
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
1949. The sixth-grade girls of Bear Creek Ridge and Barlow are preparing
for their annual softball game. Bear Creek is happy to have first-baseman
Aki home from a Japanese internment camp. Barlow's new girl, Shazam, is a
phenomenal player but harbors hatred and anger about the war. No one anticipates
the tragedy that occurs during the game. For grades 5-8. 1998.
The Butterfly Lion RC 47068
by Michael Morpurgo
read by Gillian Wilson
1 cassette
When a ten-year-old boy runs away from an English boarding school, he encounters
an elderly woman who tells him about an earlier runaway, Bertie, who had a
pet white lion. Over tea and scones, she explains why Bertie carved the image
of the lion into the hillside, and why the boy should return to his school.
For grades 3-6. 1996.
The Fires of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 3 RC
47308
by T.A. Barron
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Now fourteen, Merlin has built a small harp--the next step in developing
his wizard powers. But as the first chord is plucked, the instrument bursts
into flame, and Urnalda, ruler of the dwarves, summons Merlin to save her
people from the dragon Valdearg. Sequel to The Seven Songs of Merlin (RC
47307). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Moses Goes to a Concert RC 47373
by Isaac Millman
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Moses and his classmates, who are deaf, go to a concert with their teacher.
Performing with the orchestra is a percussionist who is also deaf. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3. 1998.
Holes RC 47444
by Louis Sachar
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Stanley Yelnats IV finds himself in a detention center for possessing stolen
property that he didn't take. While digging holes under the summer Texas sun,
he sees a fellow inmate running away--and follows him. Legends, loyalty, and
buried treasure are revealed as Stanley learns to survive. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal. 1998.
The Indian in the Cupboard RC
47446
by Lynne Reid Banks
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette (Reissue)
Omri is disappointed with the miniature plastic Indian that his best friend
gives him for his birthday--until the toy comes to life as a fierce Iroquois
Indian only three inches tall. A witty story for grades 4-7 and older readers.
1980.
Journey to Nowhere RC 47447
by Mary Jane Auch
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
In 1815 when Mem is eleven, her father decides to move the family from their
Connecticut farm to the wilderness of western New York state. Their trip in
an oxen-pulled wagon is full of adventures, including the time Mem falls out
of the wagon and is left behind. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Pirate's Son RC 47450
by Geraldine McCaughrean
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
England, 1717. Penniless fourteen-year-old Nathaniel Gull, expelled from
his horrid boarding school, decides to sail to Madagascar with Tamo White,
a pirate's son, and his guardian. Nathaniel's younger sister Maud arrives
unexpectedly, so they take her along. When they arrive at the island, the
guardian arranges to sell them to pirates. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1996.
Virtual War RC 47643
by Gloria Skurzynski
read by Jeremy Gage
1 cassette
Three young people have been genetically bred with special characteristics
to fight a war in virtual reality. Raised in a virtual world, each longs to
experience the real world directly, even if it involves risks. For grades
5-8. 1997.
Irene and the Big, Fine Nickel RC
47693
by Irene Smalls
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
One Saturday morning in Harlem, Irene has a disagreement with her friend
Charlene. Later Irene finds a nickel and buys a raisin bun. When Charlene
reappears and wants a piece of the bun, Irene remembers what her grandmother
told her about being mean. For grades K-3. 1991.
Faith and the Rocket Cat RC
47810
by Patrick Jennings
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
In this sequel to Faith and the Electric Dogs (RC 45202), Faith's
family--including her dog Edison, who writes books--moves back to San Francisco.
Faith takes another rocket trip with four companions, is stranded in the desert,
and finds her long-lost cat and a way home. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Hero's Song: The First Song of Eirren RC
47822
by Edith Pattou
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
In the kingdom of Eirren, Collun prefers gardening to fighting wars. Yet
when his sister is kidnapped, Collun leaves to rescue her. On his quest he
encounters a wizard, learns his true parentage, and confronts the loathsome
Firewurme. Prequel to Fire Arrow (RC 47823). For grades 5-8. 1991.
Catch of the Day: The Case of the Helpless Humpbacks RC
47879
by Emily Lloyd
read by Mary Ann Nichols
1 cassette
A group of young people are assigned to travel the world in a sophisticated
military vehicle armed with a talking supercomputer. Their mission is to learn,
explore, and assist others. Now they are off to help the whales near Nova
Scotia that keep getting caught in fishing nets. For grades 4-7. 1998.
The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story RC
47904
by Rebecca Hickox
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
The fisherman's kind and pretty daughter, Maha, saves the life of a magical
red fish. As a reward, the fish grants her wishes, helps her find a husband,
and even protects Maha from her stepmother's nasty tricks. Based on an Iraqi
folktale. For grades K-3. 1998.
Standing Up to Mr. O. RC 47965
by Claudia Mills
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Maggie's favorite teacher is Mr. O. in biology, but when the dissection assignment
draws near, Maggie becomes more and more sure she can't kill a worm. This
leads to Maggie becoming a vegetarian, writing an essay on her views, and
plotting to save the class frog. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Martin the Warrior RC 47979
by Brian Jacques
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Set prior to Mossflower (RC 36489), this tale recalls the making
of Martin the Warrior, a young mouse proclaimed to be "a born fighter." The
evil stoat Badrang the Tyrant, needing labor to build a fortress, tries to
enslave Martin. Companion to Redwall (RC 29729). For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.
My Angelica RC 47982
by Carol Lynch Williams
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
High school sophomore Sage is always writing romance stories about a perfect
heroine she calls Angelica. The only problem is that Sage's writing is awful.
Her best friend, George, doesn't want to hurt her feelings when she enters
the school's writing contest; he is secretly in love with her. For grades
5-8. 1999.
Switchers RC 47997
by Kate Thompson
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
When Tess learns that Kevin also has the ability to change into the form
of any animal or bird, she is happy finally to find a friend. But Kevin wants
her to use her shape-shifting skills to help him investigate the freak snowstorms
threatening life in the northern hemisphere. And Tess has to decide quickly.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
Perloo the Bold RC 48007
by Avi
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Granter Jolaine, leader of the Montmers, summons Perloo, a quiet reader of
history, to Jolaine's deathbed. She signs a proclamation naming Perloo as
her successor, but her son Berwig wants to lead the tribe to war and manages
to tear the proclamation in half. Perloo is in peril. For grades 4-7. 1998.
William and the Good Old Days RC
48014
by Eloise Greenfield
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
William's grandmother is sick. She can't see anymore, and William wishes
she would feel better. He remembers the good times in his grandma's restaurant
last year and imagines a happy day in the future when his grandmother will
be able to visit in the garden. For grades K-3. 1993.
Turtle on a Fence Post RC 48022
by June Rae Wood
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Living in a comfortable house with her aunt and uncle does not feel like
"home" to Delrita. Now fourteen, she stays in her shell, missing her deceased
parents. Then a World War II veteran and the Teen Buddy program gradually
help Delrita to meet people halfway. Sequel to The Man Who Loved Clowns
(RC 38004). For grades 5-8. 1997.
The Face at the Window RC 48062
by Regina Hanson
read by Samarra Mbenga
1 cassette
Dora and her friends are knocking mangos out of the tree at Miss Nella's
house when Dora hits the window and Miss Nella's face appears. Dora fears
bad things will happen, and when it rains for several days, she is convinced.
Then Dora's parents help her understand Miss Nella's kind nature. For grades
K-3. 1997.
The King's Swift Rider: A Novel on Robert the Bruce RC
48067
by Mollie Hunter
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Scotland, 1307. While evading pursuit by the English, Robert the Bruce, king
of Scots, recruits sixteen-year-old Martin as his page and eighteen-year-old
Sean as a soldier in the cause to free Scotland. Martin's horse riding skills
and resourcefulness make him a worthy spy during the next seven years. Some
violence. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears RC
48112
by Cornelia Cornelissen
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Soft Rain is nine years old in 1838 when soldiers come to move her Cherokee
tribe from North Carolina to the West. Soft Rain and her mother are forced
to grab belongings and start the journey without Soft Rain's father and brother.
For grades 3-6. 1998.
Seeing Lessons: The Story of Abigail Carter and America's
First School for Blind People RC 48114
by Spring Hermann
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
1832. Ten-year-old Abigail and her six-year-old sister, Sophia, are among
the first students chosen to attend a new school in Boston that is solely
for children who are blind. The girls are homesick but thrilled at the chance
to learn to read, do math and handicrafts, and play the pianoforte. For grades
4-7. 1998.
Just Juice RC 48121
by Karen Hesse
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Juice has a lot to worry about. Her Pa is out of work, and
Ma is expecting her sixth child. Juice likes to spend time with Pa instead
of going to school, because she has trouble learning. Soon she discovers an
even bigger problem--Pa can't read. For grades 3-5. 1998.
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh RC
48132
by A.A. Milne
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
The adventures of Christopher Robin, a boy, and his favorite companions--Winnie-the-Pooh,
a bear; Eeyore, an old grey donkey; and Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, and Baby Roo.
Contains the unabridged texts of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published
in 1926, and The House at Pooh Corner, from 1928. For grades K-3
and older readers. 1994.
Count Karlstein RC 48180
by Philip Pullman
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Switzerland, 1816. A young house servant, Hildi Kelmar, tells the tale of
the Count, cruel uncle of Charlotte and Lucy. He invites the girls to visit
his hunting lodge deep in the forest. But Hildi learns of his pact with Zamiel,
the Demon Huntsman, and tries to protect the girls. For grades 5-8. 1982.
Brian's Return RC 48214
by Gary Paulsen
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Back in society, going to school and trying to fit in, Brian savagely beats
a bully who attacked him. With the help of Caleb, a blind counselor, Brian
realizes that he needs to go where he belongs--in the wilderness again. Sequel
to The River (RC 34751). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
Adam Zigzag RC 48215
by Barbara Barrie
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
A little boy calls himself "Adam Zigzag" because of the way words on paper
look to him. Adam has dyslexia and learning disorders that lead to emotional
problems. After years of ineffectual schools and tutors, Adam agrees to try
a boarding school, where he finally finds the help he needs. For grades 5-8.
1994.
Bill and Pete; Bill and Pete Go down the Nile; Bill and Pete
to the Rescue RC 48265
by Tomie De Paola
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
William Everett Crocodile ("Bill") has a best friend (also a personal toothbrush),
a bird named Pete. In these three adventures, Pete helps Bill escape being
turned into a suitcase, they apprehend a jewel thief, and they rescue Egyptian
animals from captivity in New Orleans. For grades K-3. 1978.
The Ugly Duckling RC 48266
by Hans Christian Andersen
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A mother duck is disappointed when the extra-large egg she has been sitting
on opens, and a big, awkward chick tumbles out. The poor bird gets teased
by everyone because he looks so different. But the next spring, he gets a
surprise when he sees himself in the water. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
The Place of Lions RC 48280
by Eric Campbell
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Newcomers in Tanzania, Chris Harris and his father survive a small plane
crash on the Serengeti Plain. Chris will have to find help because he is the
least injured, but an aged and wounded lion is following his every step. Some
violence. For grades 5-8. 1990.
George Washington's Socks RC
48304
by Elvira Woodruff
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Matthew and his friends form an adventure club so they can talk about real
adventures from throughout history. But at their first meeting, in which they
plan to discuss George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, the members
suddenly find themselves back in the time of the American Revolution. For
grades 4-7. 1991.
Captain Kate RC 48305
by Carolyn Reeder
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
During the Civil War, twelve-year-old Kate is determined to make her late
father's annual coal-selling trip down the C&O Canal. She reluctantly
enlists her stepbrother Seth to help. Their mutual antagonism turns into cooperation
as they make the hazardous journey without an adult. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Trouble River RC 48326
by Betsy Byars
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
Dewey Martin dreams of leisurely excursions down the Trouble River on the
Rosey B, his homemade raft. He and his grandmother and his dog actually
use it to dodge the attack of hostile Indians, wolves, and terrifying rapids.
For grades 4-7. 1969.
Phoebe the Spy RC 48334
by Judith Berry Griffin
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
New York City, 1776. Freeman Samuel Fraunces entrusts his thirteen-year-old
daughter, Phoebe, to the revolutionary war effort to serve as a spy. Her mission
is to prevent an assassination attempt against General George Washington.
Based on a true story; formerly titled Phoebe and the General. For
grades 3-6. 1977.
The Fourth Wise Man: Based on the Story by Henry Van Dyke RC
48375
retold by Susan Summers
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Artaban plans to join the three wise men on their journey to honor the Christ
child, but he is delayed because he stops to help a dying man. He goes on
alone seeking the King of the Jews for many years and helping strangers on
the way. For grades K-3. 1997.
Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt RC
48376
by Suzy Kline
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Song Lee's hamster has been living in Room 2B for several weeks, but one
morning the class discovers that Yi has escaped from his cage. Someone forgot
to fasten the hook on the door. The teacher shows the group how to make posters
asking for help in finding Yi. For grades K-3. 1994.
A Handful of Beans: Six Fairy Tales RC
48400
retold by Jeanne Steig
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
"Rumpelstiltskin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red
Riding Hood," "The Frog Prince," and "Jack and the Beanstalk" are retold in
the traditional spirit with modern inflections. For grades K-3. 1998.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets RC
48437
by J.K. Rowling
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry
studies, Harry shows up. But Harry is in danger from the opened Chamber of
Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer's Stone (RC 47260). For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1999.
The Storyteller's Beads RC 48498
by Jane Kurtz
read by Lisette Lecat
1 cassette
When Ethiopian villagers are forced to flee toward Sudan, two young girls
from different backgrounds learn to rely on each other. Sahay is from a Christian
family, while Rahel is Jewish and blind. Sahay's offer to lead Rahel through
the desert is the beginning of their friendship. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Second Cousins RC 48613
by Virginia Hamilton
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
In this sequel to Cousins (RC 32595), Cammy and her third cousin
Elodie are now twelve and still recovering from the drowning death of their
cousin Patty Ann. As the girls eagerly await a family reunion, they meet a
New York girl who seems tied to Cammy's divorced dad. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
Spanish
La Quinta Montaña RC 48071
por Paulo Coelho
leído por Juan Ramirez
2 cassettes
Al incurrir la ira de la reina Jezabel, el profeta Elías recibe de
Diios el orden de abandonar Israel y viajar a Sidon de los fenicios. En la
ciudad de Akbar, sus sermones contra Baal y más tarde la invasión
de los asirios traen una avalancha de calamidades que ponen a prueba la fé
del joven profeta. (After incurring the wrath of Queen Jezebel, the young
prophet Elijah is ordered by God to leave Israel and travel to Sidon of the
Phoenicians. In the city of Akbar, his preaching against the pagan gods and
the invasion by the Assyrians bring one calamity after another and put his
faith to a severe test.) 1997.
Boquitas Pintadas RC 48073
por Manuel Puig
leído por Juan Ramirez
2 cassettes
Novela del autor argentino que narra la historia de un Don Juan de provincias
que está al borde de la muerte. Cuando Juan Carlos Etchepare aprende
qu está muriendo del tuberculosis, las mujeres de su vida--su madre
su hermana, sus amantes--deliran por él, lamentan su cruel destino,
y parecen incapaces de ver cómos sus proprias vidas se les escapan
de las manos. (Novel by the Argentinian author focuses on a dying Don Juan
and the women in his life. As self-styled ladies' man Juan Carlos Etchepare
learns he is dying of tuberculosis, his mother, sister, and girlfriends agonize
over his fate and are unable to prevent their own lives from crumbling in
their adoration for him.) 1969.
Amor, Intimidad, y Sexo: Una Guía para la Pareja Latina
RC 48075
por Ana Nogales
leído por Juan Ramirez
3 cassettes
La autora es popular psicóloga de televisión y columnista de
periódico. A través de varios casos de estudio, Nogales explora
los problemas más comunes de la pareja anglo/latina, tales como las
relaciones entre familiares, los papeles matrimoniales, el concepto del machismo,
y otros temas culturales que pueden ocasionar conflictos entre parejas. Contiene
descripciones de índole sexual. (A popular TV psychologist and newspaper
columnist presents case studies to illustrate common problems that couples
from diverse ethnic backgrounds face. Nogales discusses conflicts that arise
in Latino-Anglo relationships such as differing attitudes toward family, gender
roles, machismo, and cultural values. Some descriptions of sex.) 1998.
Talking Book Magazines
Discs
These free direct-circulation magazines are produced for NLS.
To be put on the mailing list, contact your cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country
(bimonthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Review (biweekly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
Cassettes
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (monthly)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating libraries,
bimonthly)
Civilization: The Magazine of the Library of Congress (bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National Geographic World, monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 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, and Nutrition
Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
New Choices: Living Even Better after Fifty (10 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly)
QST (monthly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (monthly)
Seventeen (monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Stereo Review's Sound and Vision (10 issues)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections from
NLS News irregularly)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
The Writer (10 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Posted on 2006-02-24