NLS/BPH: Talking Book Topics, March April 2003

NLS bibliographic records will move to a new catalog system in late February or early March 2003. The new catalog is part of the Voyager Integrated Library System, which has been in use elsewhere in the Library of Congress since 1999.

Voyager will be updated nightly instead of weekly and will offer improved features for searching and displaying records, including a more flexible keyword search capability and the capacity to browse author and subject heading lists. Individuals using adaptive computer devices will be able to access a text-only version of the catalog.

A link to the new catalog will appear on the NLS home page when it becomes available.

New magazine

NLS has chosen a new magazine, Flower and Garden, to replace New Choices, which discontinued publication in May 2002. Flower and Garden is published six times a year and will be available in the near future. Patrons who would like to subscribe should contact their cooperating talking-book library.

New handbook offers guidance to law enforcement personnel

Crime victims with disabilities are the focus of a new handbook from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) of the Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP). First Response to Victims of Crime Who Have a Disability offers specific guidance and tips on working with crime victims who have Alzheimer's disease, mental illness or developmental disabilities, or are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. An estimated 17 percent of the U.S. population has one of these disabilities. The handbook describes the characteristics of various disabilities and ways that law enforcement officers can be responsive to these victims' needs without compromising an investigation.

First Response provides general guidance applicable to all crime victims with disabilities; covers the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, both of which require that handicapped crime victims have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from law enforcement programs and services; and features a directory of organizations that can provide more information about disabilities.

First Response to Victims of Crime Who Have a Disability is accessible on the OJP web site <www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc> along with information about other OVC publications, programs, and conferences. For further information contact the OVC Resource Center at 800-627-6872.

Correction

The toll-free number for the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) printed in Talking Book Topics, January-February 2003, was incorrect. The correct number is 800-669-7079. NLS apologizes for the error. The item is reprinted below.

NLS works with BVA to support blinded veterans

The federal legislation that enables the Library of Congress to provide free library service to blind and physically handicapped individuals (Public Law 89-522, July 30, 1966) specifies that preference shall at all times be given to blind and physically handicapped persons who have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States. The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) represents a significant segment of the NLS user community, and BVA representatives often serve on NLS advisory committees.

BVA is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization exclusively dedicated to serving our nation's blinded veterans. BVA supports rehabilitation initiatives and has its own national, full-time field service representative program. Field service offices throughout the country provide advice, information, and aid to blinded veterans and their families. BVA field reps, all of whom are blinded veterans themselves, counsel blind veterans in their respective regions. The reps link veterans with service, rehabilitation, training, and other benefits. In addition, BVA helps veterans who receive counseling to find jobs within the community.

There is no charge for any BVA service and all legally blind veterans are eligible for assistance regardless of whether they lost their vision during service or afterward. BVA works closely with the Congress of the United States and the VA to accomplish its vital mission.

Some of the above was adapted from the Blinded Veterans Association web site <www.bva.org>. For more information, visit the web site or call toll free 1-800-669-7079.

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.

Knitters' Internet group shares information.

VIP-SHEEP-TALK is an Internet group for blind and visually impaired individuals who enjoy yarn-related crafts, typically—but not limited to—knitting and crocheting. Members of the group use the list to share and learn patterns, exchange information on yarns and supplies, find help with difficult patterns or stitches, and make new friends. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to <VIP-SHEEP-TALK- subscribe@yahoogroups.com>. For more information, contact the list's moderator, Eileen Fleming by e-mail at <etflemin@ix.netcom.com>.

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 Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier RC 46784
by Bruce Barcott
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Intrigued by Mt. Rainier's dominant presence, Barcott examines its physical attributes, mythology, and psychological impact. More of a bookworm than an athlete, he overcomes his concerns about harsh weather and mountaineering tragedies to assault the summit. 1997.

Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining: America's Toughest Family Court Judge Speaks Out RC 50304
by Judy Sheindlin
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Television's Judge Judy highlights the inadequacy of America's social programs and the resulting high crime rate, especially among juveniles. Uses her own court cases to exemplify the dishonesty and hypocrisy permeating society, and offers solutions to the problems the system has created. 1996.

The Spice Islands Voyage: The Quest for Alfred Wallace, the Man Who Shared Darwin's Discovery of Evolution RC 51506
by Tim Severin
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
A travel writer and explorer retraces the Indonesian travels of English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-nineteenth century. Severin recounts his adventures in a replica of an ancient sailing vessel as he and his crew confront some of the same dangers faced by Wallace. Combines biography, natural history, and ecological reporting. 1997.

Journey of the Pink Dolphins: An Amazon Quest RC 51514
by Sy Montgomery
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Naturalist Montgomery searches the confluence of rivers near Manaus, Brazil, for pink dolphin--an elusive freshwater species. She recounts anecdotes and legends about their behavior and habitat, while including facts on the history of the region and details of her adventures on this odyssey. 2000.

American Fly Fishing: A History RC 51516
by Paul Schullery
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
A history of American fly fishing from colonial times includes legend and lore as well as technological developments. Discusses people and places that contributed to the sport. 1987.

The Biology of Doom: The History of America's Secret Germ Warfare Project RC 51521
by Ed Regis
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Using declassified documents and personal interviews of the program's scientists, a professor traces America's biological weapons project from its World War II origins to its abrupt cancellation in 1969 and dismantling in the 1980s. Explains that the project tested pathogens on more than two thousand volunteers in the United States. 1999.

Past Time: Baseball as History RC 51522
by Jules Tygiel
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Nine essays by the author of Baseball's Greatest Experiment (RC 19932) and The Jackie Robinson Reader (RC 44819) tying the game of baseball to changes in American culture. Includes the invention of statistics, the depression era, the Jim Crow years, the advent of radio and television, and westward expansion. 2000.

Democracy Derailed: Initiative Campaigns and the Power of Money RC 51523
by David S. Broder
read by Bob Angell
2 cassettes
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist argues that initiatives put on ballots by millionaires and special-interest groups are destroying the United States Constitution's system of checks and balances. Examines California's Proposition 13 and Oregon's assisted suicide laws, among other examples. 2000.

Getting to Peace: Transforming Conflict at Home, at Work, and in the World RC 51528
by William L. Ury
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Presents an innovative conceptual approach and a concrete method of resolving family discord, hostility in schools, differences at work, and disagreements within and between nations. Explores the idea that a "third side" in a dispute can transform conflict into cooperation. Discusses ten practical ways to work toward peace. 1999.

Rocks of Ages: Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life RC 51534
by Stephen Jay Gould
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
The popular science writer and paleontologist offers a proposal for healing the rift between religion and science. Gould insists that the concerns of the two domains are properly different and that agreement to a principle of respectful noninterference between them could result in peaceful and even productive coexistence. 1999.

The Farfarers: Before the Norse RC 51550
by Farley Mowat
read by Michael Kramer
3 cassettes
From his research, travels, and archaeological evidence, Mowat theorizes that another European people, the Albans, visited North America before the Norse. He combines fictionalized accounts of the Albans' lives with historical clues to describe their houses, sailing vessels, hunting and foraging skills, and lifestyle. 1998.

The PBS Companion: A History of Public Television RC 51595
by David Stewart
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A public television program executive of more than forty years discusses the most successful series on his network and introduces the people who created them. Evaluates programming decisions behind such shows as Frontline and Sesame Street; profiles luminaries Fred Rogers, Julia Child, and others. 1999.

Dumb Money: Adventures of a Day Trader RC 51630
by Joey Anuff and Gary Wolf
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Describes this unregulated-but-booming phenomenon of the twenty-first century. Discusses benefits, risks, and challenges; explores the culture of veterans in the field; recalls the murderous 1999 rampage of an unsuccessful investor in Atlanta. Provides guidelines for decisions and transactions. 2000.

Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief RC 51735
by Pauline Boss
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Psychotherapist offers strategies for dealing with uncertain or incomplete loss, such as when a loved one is missing in action or abducted or has disappeared. Can also apply to situations arising from immigration, divorce, or adoption, or to conditions in which a person is physically present but psychologically absent, such as dementia. 1999.

The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life RC 51737
by Gene D. Cohen
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
Gerontologist explains how experience combined with creativity can strengthen morale and physical health during the aging process. Replete with anecdotes of famous and not-so-famous people--including Mother Teresa of Calcutta and U.S. secretary of state Madeleine Albright--who enhanced their lives in their later years. 2000.

Always in Our Hearts: The Story of Amy Grossberg, Brian Peterson, and the Baby They Didn't Want RC 52048
by Doug Most
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
Discusses the actions and criminal trial of two upper-middle-class white teenagers who killed their newborn in 1996. Analyzes their reasons for the murder. Presents the author's view of related social trends--a declining sense of moral responsibility and increasingly poor parenting among two-career families. 1999.

Change Me into Zeus's Daughter: A Memoir RC 52353
by Barbara Robinette Moss
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Moss's autobiography of a poverty-stricken childhood in 1960s Alabama, where her alcoholic father and emotionally distant mother raised eight children. The author was so malnourished as a child that she needed surgery as an adult to repair her misshapen face. Some strong language. 2000.

Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire RC 52866
by Murry A. Taylor
read by Alec Volz
4 cassettes
The fifty-year-old author, a veteran forest firefighter from Alaska, reminisces about decades of jumping from planes into potential disaster, concentrating on the 1991 season. Details mishaps, malfunctions, and other problems crews encounter during their perennial struggles with nature. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

War in a Time of Peace: Bush, Clinton, and the Generals RC 53021
by David Halberstam
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
Historian examines post-Cold War foreign policy--including conflicts in Somalia, Haiti, the Persian Gulf, and Bosnia--under U.S. presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Explores the infighting between the military administration and politicians and the influence of the Vietnam legacy on decision-making. Follows The Best and the Brightest (RC 53020). Bestseller 2001.

All the Orations of Demosthenes: Pronounced to Excite the Athenians against Philip, King of Macedon RC 53055
by Demosthenes
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Classic speeches by Demosthenes (384-322 B.C.), Greek orator, politician, and patriot, who urged his fellow Athenians to fight against the invader Philip of Macedonia and Philip's son and successor, Alexander the Great. English translation by Thomas Leland. 1757.

Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus RC 53144
by Robert D. Kaplan
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Travel and foreign-affairs writer examines the "New Near East...a volatile region where the cultural legacies of the Byzantine, Persian, and Turkish empires overlap." He speculates on the future of the Caspian Sea oil and gas resources and their political and social effects on national identity in the area. 2000.

The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug RC 53161
by Bennett Alan Weinberg and Bonnie K. Bealer
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Traces the cultural history of caffeine from its origin and introduction into Western Europe to its pervasive popularity in modern society. Discusses the consumption of caffeine derived from coffee, cola, tea, and chocolate and its effects on the human body. Examines caffeine's impact on social customs and the arts. 2001.

The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love RC 53169
by Jill Conner Browne
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Browne recounts the formation of the Sweet Potato Queens--a group of Jackson, Mississippi, women who wear green sequins and towering red hairdos and perform provocative dances on St. Patrick's Day. The leader, Browne, shares advice on love, life, men, and the importance of being prepared. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Flight: My Life in Mission Control RC 53219
by Chris Kraft
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
NASA's first flight director offers an insider's view of the early days of the space program in the 1960s. He describes past achievements such as the first manned launch with Alan Shepard, and the glitches, near disasters, and successes, culminating with the astronauts walking on the moon. Some strong language. 2001.

Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama; the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution RC 53239
by Diane McWhorter
read by Kerry Cundiff
6 cassettes
A journalist examines her hometown's role in the 1950s and 1960s civil rights movement. A member of a privileged Birmingham, Alabama, white family, McWhorter describes the police dog attacks, church bombings, and other horrors launched against blacks. She highlights the conspiracy among the city's public officials, elite citizens, and Klansmen. 2001.

The Fifty Best (and Worst) Business Deals of All Time RC 53243
by Michael Craig
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Uses case studies of fifty successful megadeals--from the 1624 purchase of Manhattan to the year 2000 proposed merger of AOL and Time Warner--to illustrate ten rules for successful business negotiations. Advises thinking clearly, focusing on strengths, being innovative, and helping disadvantaged people. 2000.

Notorious: The Life of Ingrid Bergman RC 53248
by Donald Spoto
read by Gary Tipton
4 cassettes
Biography of Academy Award-winning Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982), who was exiled from Hollywood in the 1950s because of an adulterous affair. Traces her tragic childhood, career in Europe, and ascension to international acclaim. Examines her three marriages, four children, and utter devotion to her craft. 1997.

The Man Who Stayed Behind RC 53250
by Sidney Rittenberg and Amanda Bennett
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Memoir of an American who went to China with the army during World War II and stayed for thirty-five years. Reviews Rittenberg's commitment to communism, his marriage to a Chinese woman, and his imprisonment after being falsely accused as a spy. Contains an eyewitness account of Mao's revolution. Some strong language. 2001.

A Primate's Memoir RC 53256
by Robert M. Sapolsky
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
An American neuroscientist gives a humorous account of adventures during his twenty-year study of baboons in East Africa. Intersperses his descriptions of baboon behavior with tales of friendship with the Masai and of dealing with third-world bureaucracy. Some strong language. 2001.

A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights RC 53258
by Mary Ann Glendon
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Discusses Mrs. Roosevelt's role in the development of the first document to define worldwide human rights. Describes her chairmanship of the drafting committee and her diplomacy to ensure the Declaration's ratification in 1948. Quotes diaries, letters, and memoirs of committee members to explain how consensus was reached. 2001.

Falcon's Cry: A Desert Storm Memoir RC 53265
by Michael Donnelly
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Memoir of a Persian Gulf War combat pilot who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 1996. Donnelly recounts his struggle to force the military establishment to acknowledge a link between his illness and wartime exposure to chemical and biological weapons in Iraq. Some strong language. 1998.

The Family Guide to Surviving Stroke and Communication Disorders RC 53270
by Dennis C. Tanner
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Audiologist discusses strokes and their effects on communication. Describes the conditions of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, depression and anxiety, and memory and behavioral problems. Includes guidance on maintaining relationships and accepting change, as well as on speech and language rehabilitation. 1999.

Estate Planning and Administration: How to Maximize Assets, Minimize Taxes, and Protect Loved Ones RC 53271
by Edmund T. Fleming
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Attorney and former Internal Revenue Service auditor explains how to create an estate plan. Covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care issues, probate, and federal taxes. Also clarifies the responsibilities of executors and administrators. Discusses the 2001 tax relief act and includes samples of a will and a living trust. 2001.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families RC 53275
edited by Hiroshi Mitsumoto and Theodore L. Munsat
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Two medical doctors and other professionals present an overview of the diagnosis, care, and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a disorder of the motor neurons. Includes advice on rehabilitation and assistive devices, clinical trials and medications, and psychological factors. Includes information for caregivers. 2001.

A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations RC 53277
by Kate L. Turabian
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
A guide for students in every phase of term-paper preparation. Discusses the mechanics of writing, documentation, and manuscript production using personal computers and citing electronic sources. Revised by John Grossman and Alice Bennett. 1996.

Christmas in Plains: Memories RC 53307
by Jimmy Carter
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Carter, who served as the thirty-ninth president of the United States, reminisces about family Christmases over the years, beginning with his childhood on a Georgia farm, through his years in the U.S. Navy, in the Georgia governor's mansion, in the White House, and then back to Plains. Bestseller 2001.

Grant RC 53324
by Jean Edward Smith
read by Robert Sams
8 cassettes in 2 containers
A political science professor examines the life of Ulysses S. Grant--his business failings, his brilliant military career, and his controversial presidency. Asserts that during his two terms in office Grant successfully guided the country through Reconstruction and the Panic of 1873, and supported the rights of freedmen and Native Americans. 2001.

Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday RC 53325
by Angela Y. Davis
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
A feminist interpretation of the lives and lyrics of three African American blues musicians of the 1930s. Also includes the complete lyrics of some of Ma Rainey's and Bessie Smith's songs. 1998.

Step into a World: A Global Anthology of the New Black Literature RC 53331
edited by Kevin Powell
read by John Hammock
5 cassettes
Collection of literary pieces by more than one hundred contemporary black writers, born between 1957 and 1977, from nine countries. Contents are arranged by essays, hip-hop journalism, criticism, fiction, poetry, and dialog. Covers a broad range of topics and styles. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality RC 53347
by Ronald Rolheiser
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Journalist for the Catholic Herald discusses the meaning of spirituality and its application to daily life within the context of Christianity. Offers advice in practical, everyday terms to those struggling with concepts of faith and recommends ways to find spiritual discipline. 1999.

Hans Christian Andersen: The Life of a Storyteller RC 53399
by Jackie Wullschlager
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Biography of the nineteenth-century Danish writer, best known for his original fairy tales such as "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," and "The Ugly Duckling." Discusses his childhood in poverty, his development as a writer, and the cultural context that formed him. 2000.

Vermeer: A View of Delft RC 53408
by Anthony Bailey
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A portrait of the seventeenth-century Dutch artist and the society in which he lived. Augments biographical facts with educated supposition. Includes historical and cultural information about Delft and some of its important citizens. Discusses Vermeer's paintings and their lasting contribution to the arts. 2001.

I Knew a Woman: The Experience of the Female Body RC 53409
by Cortney Davis
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Nurse practitioner uses four characters, composites of her many patients, to relay practical information about female sexuality issues. Discusses emotional and physical concerns about pregnancy and birth, intercourse, abuse, menopause, pelvic exams, Pap smears, and mammograms, among other topics. 2001.

Experimental Music: Cage and Beyond, Second Edition RC 53417
by Michael Nyman
read by Dennis Rooney
2 cassettes
Composer and musicologist's account of the Anglo-American musical avant-garde of the sixties and seventies that is associated with John Cage. The works of these composers, which found a home in art colleges, "made a point of being more concerned with how things were made...than with what they finally sounded like." 1999 foreword. 1974.

Medicine Quest: In Search of Nature's Healing Secrets RC 53431
by Mark J. Plotkin
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In this companion to Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice (RC 38383), an ethnobotanist searches the world's forests for plants that heal. Describes substances derived from bugs, snakes, marine life, plants, and fungi that can be used in formulating chemical compounds that cure disease. 2000.

War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars RC 53437
edited by Andrew Carroll
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Anthology of correspondence written by Americans involved in hostilities, from the Civil War to 1990s Bosnia. Includes letters from William Sherman, George Custer, Francis Gary Powers, and George H.W. Bush, as well as from common soldiers, nurses, journalists, and other participants. Editor's notes indicate the fate of each writer. Some strong language. 2001.

The Best of Times: America in the Clinton Years RC 53438
by Haynes Johnson
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Following his analysis of the 1980s in Sleepwalking through History: America in the Reagan Years (RC 32046), a journalist looks back at the successes and failures of the 1990s. Describes the decade's scientific, technical, and medical advances as well as President Clinton's numerous scandals. Strong language. 2001.

The Corruption of American Politics: What Went Wrong and Why RC 53447
by Elizabeth Drew
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Journalist presents her opinion of how practices in American politics adversely affect the country. Includes overview of lobbying, financial contributions, partisanship, and impeachment proceedings. Highlights the reform efforts of Senators Fred Thompson and John McCain and suggests how the average voter can improve U.S. government. 1999.

The Healing Power of Exercise: Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Diabetes, Depression, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, and More RC 53448
by Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot
read by Patricia McDermott
3 cassettes
Two sports medicine doctors simplify a medical textbook, which they co-authored, into layperson's language to encourage patients to prevent and/or alleviate disease symptoms. They advise combining aerobic activities with weight training. 2000.

The Garden Problem Solver RC 53450
read by Butch Hoover
5 cassettes
A guide to diagnosing and treating garden ailments that occur among flowers, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, lawns, and trees, including fruit and nut trees. Discusses various problems that affect your garden and what causes them, and offers solutions to aid in eliminating them. 1999.

The Flag, the Poet, and the Song: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner RC 53453
by Irvin Molotsky
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Relates the history of the United States flag, how it inspired the poem written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, and how the poem was set to music and later adopted as the national anthem. Discusses myths and facts surrounding these events. 2001.

Journeys across the Rainbow: Inspirational Stories for the Human Race RC 53458
compiled by Dale Colclasure and David Jensen
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
A collection of almost eighty stories and personal accounts of being gay or lesbian by authors from around the world and from various walks of life. They focus on such areas as love, business, friends and family, HIV/AIDS, coming out, and spirituality. Includes biographical notes on the authors. 2000.

Conquering Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Latest Breakthroughs and Treatments RC 53459
by Thomas F. Lee
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Lee, a scientist suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, describes the latest clinical research to discover a medical breakthrough for this autoimmune disease. Reports on the latest medicines and gene-based therapies available to treat this sickness. 2001.

The Invention of Clouds: How an Amateur Meteorologist Forged the Language of the Skies RC 53467
by Richard Hamblyn
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Luke Howard, a young Quaker chemist who gave Latin names to cloud formations in 1802 in London, is placed in historical and scientific context. Explains why his nomenclature (cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and nimbus) is still used in meteorology today. 2001.

Stand by Your Man RC 53472
by Tammy Wynette
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Country-western singer's memories of her rise to stardom from the obscurity of a tar-paper shack in rural Mississippi. Wynette recalls her five marriages, including one to fellow performer George Jones; her children; physical and emotional problems; and the tragedies she had to cope with. 1979.

Healthy Women, Healthy Lives: A Guide to Preventing Disease from the Landmark Nurses' Health Study RC 53475
edited by Susan E. Hankinson and others
read by Patricia McDermott
5 cassettes
Summarizes the Harvard University medical study, which began in 1976, of nurses and their health. Discusses lowering the risk of common cancers, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, age-related eye disorders, asthma, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease. Includes advice on changing behaviors and making decisions. 2001.

Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure RC 53479
edited by Sheldon G. Sheps
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Medical experts from the Mayo Clinic describe the dangers of the common condition called hypertension, or high blood pressure. Discusses diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle changes, and medications available to control the illness. 1999.

The American Dream: Stories from the Heart of Our Nation RC 53480
by Dan Rather
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Broadcast journalist Dan Rather collected inspirational stories from a cross section of Americans who expressed their feelings about transforming dreams into reality. Themes include freedom, enterprise, pursuit of happiness, family, celebrity, education, innovation, and service. 2001.

I Only Say This because I Love You: How the Way We Talk Can Make or Break Family Relationships throughout Our Lives RC 53484
by Deborah Tannen
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Linguist author of You Just Don't Understand (RC 32031) and other books explains how to facilitate positive interactions within the family. Includes ways to converse with teens, adult children, siblings, and others by distinguishing overt from unstated meanings of words. 2001.

The Best American Essays, 2001 RC 53485
edited by Kathleen Norris
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Twenty-six writers explore their reactions to a variety of experiences. Stephen King describes the trauma of being hit by a van and his recovery process; Reynolds Price explains his religious beliefs to his godchild; and Anne Fadiman expresses her feelings about postal service and e-mail. 2001.

Help Yourself: Celebrating the Rewards of Resilience and Gratitude RC 53489
by Dave Pelzer
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
The author of A Child Called "It" (RC 45004) and other books about his abusive childhood describes how to survive a negative environment, develop inner potential, release guilt, and resolve past issues by becoming personally responsible for one's own happiness. Offers practical suggestions for creating goals and developing a positive outlook. 2000.

Stalingrad RC 53544
by Antony Beevor
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
The author uses primary sources, interviews with survivors, and Russian archives to portray the siege of Stalingrad by the German Sixth Army in 1942-1943. Describes the suffering of Russian and German soldiers and the brutal methods used to control the starving and demoralized troops. Violence. 1998.

Corning and the Craft of Innovation RC 53549
by Margaret B.W. Graham and Alec T. Shuldiner
read by MaryBeth Wise
4 cassettes
Traces the 150-year history of America's leading glass manufacturer, a family-owned business in upstate New York. Chronicles the company's development of glass as art and science from Pyrex to Steuben crystal, from fiber optics to ceramic substrates for catalytic converters. 2001.

Hunting Trips of a Ranchman: Sketches of Sport on the Northern Cattle Plains and The Wilderness Hunter: An Account of the Big Game of the United States and Its Chase with Horse, Hound, and Rifle RC 53550
by Theodore Roosevelt
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
Two complete volumes, from 1885 and 1893, respectively, record Roosevelt's adventures tracking grizzly bears in the Dakota Badlands and his appreciation of the wilderness. Portrays the land, the people, and the animals he encountered. 1996.

Every Breath You Take: A True Story of Obsession, Revenge, and Murder RC 53561
by Ann Rule
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Account of the 1997 Florida murder of Sheila Bellush in front of her quadruplet toddlers. The killers were captured within weeks, but it took years to convict Sheila's ex-husband Allen Blackthorne of the crime. Reconstructs the life of the aberrant, cross-dressing multimillionaire. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization RC 53562
by Patrick J. Buchanan
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Former presidential candidate outlines probable factors that contribute to the decline of western culture in Europe and America. Offers possible solutions for preserving morality and preventing the "balkanization" of the United States. Bestseller 2002.

The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm RC 53599
by Thomas P. Grazulis
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Meteorologist and researcher of weather phenomena describes the formation, forecasting, history, and science of the tornado life cycle. Recounts personal anecdotes, common myths, and puzzling elements of human interaction with this incredible and unpredictable force. 2001.

The Price of Terror: One Bomb, One Plane, 270 Lives; the History-Making Struggle for Justice after Pan Am 103 RC 53614
by Allan Gerson and Jerry Adler
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Describes attorney Allan Gerson's legal battles on behalf of victims of the 1988 terrorist plane crash over Lockerbie, Scotland. In an effort to obtain justice after the U.S. government eschewed military options, the families sued Libya--an action that led to a new interpretation of international law. 2001.

The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection RC 53645
by Wendy Northcutt
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
This sequel to The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action (RC 51562) presents another collection of misadventures honoring those whose mistakes remove them from the gene pool in a sublimely idiotic fashion. For instance, the man who did not survive amateur liposuction performed in his garage. Bestseller 2001.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned RC 53647
edited by Jack Canfield and others
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
A selection of anecdotes and poems about difficult issues, mostly written by teens to encourage their peers. Considers such challenges as drinking and driving, loss of friendships and relationships, death and suicide, emotional and physical abuse, and eating disorders. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2001.

The Bureau and the Mole: The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History RC 53651
by David A. Vise
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist investigates the life and crimes of spy Robert Hanssen, who was arrested in February 2001. Examines Hanssen's psychological and sexual profile and his motivations in betraying his country. Discusses the FBI's uneven performance under director Louis Freeh. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

What Went Wrong? Western Impact and Middle Eastern Response RC 53661
by Bernard Lewis
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
A concise study of the rise and decline of the Islamic world and its reaction to Western cultural dominance between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Discusses Muslim disposition to govern by religious law, reluctance to recognize women's rights, and intolerance of intellectual freedom. Bestseller 2002.

The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple, Youthful Skin RC 53662
by Nicholas Perricone
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Dermatologist at Yale University recommends a health-care system emphasizing the nutrients necessary to maintain good skin well past middle age. Discusses different skin types, tones, and colors vis-à-vis the aging process as well as the use of antioxidants and other curative measures. Bestseller 2000.

Driver #8 RC 53666
by Dale Earnhardt
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr., son of the late NASCAR racing champion, describes his own first year on the stock-car circuit. Details the strategy and camaraderie between the drivers and their support teams, the difficulties a rookie encounters, and the tragedy of his father's death. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Inside Terrorism RC 53680
by Bruce Hoffman
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Investigates the nature of political terrorism, from the French Revolution to religious and state-sponsored terrorist activities of the 1990s. Discusses ethnic and nationalist movements of the postcolonial era, the appeal of terror to religious fundamentalists, and terrorists' exploitation of mass media. 1998.

Citizen Coors: An American Dynasty RC 53687
by Dan Baum
read by Terence Aselford
3 cassettes
Saga of the family-owned brewery of Golden, Colorado, founded by German stowaway Adolph Coors in 1873. Despite a record of anti-unionism and right-wing conservatism, the family gradually comes to a reluctant acceptance of modern business practices. But its history is punctuated by tales of suicide, strikes, disinheritance, kidnapping, and murder. Some strong language. 2000.

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures RC 53693
by Mary Baker Eddy
read by Anne Flosnik
5 cassettes
The basic text of the Church of Christ, Scientist, written by the church's founder, Mary Baker Eddy, to explain the tenets of Christian Science. The "Key to the Scriptures" analyzes certain passages in Genesis and Revelation in relation to Christian Science. 1875.

Storm over the Gilberts: War in the Central Pacific, 1943 RC 53694
by Edwin P. Hoyt
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
History of the World War II American naval campaign for the Gilbert Islands to prevent their use by the Japanese. Discusses the leadership problems encountered by Admiral Raymond Spruance and other strong personalities involved with the Fifth Fleet. Followed by To the Marianas: War in the Central Pacific, 1944 (RC 51499). 1978.

African Game Trails: An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist RC 53704
by Theodore Roosevelt
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Roosevelt describes his eleven-month safari with his son, Kermit, in East Africa after leaving the presidency in 1909. In spite of the adventurous tone, the former president explains that he undertook the hunting expedition to obtain specimens to further scientific knowledge in the U.S. 1910.

Journey into Diplomacy: A Black Man's Shocking Discovery RC 53714
by Leaford C. Williams
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
A Jamaican-born diplomat describes growing up in poverty in his native land and his eventual emigration to the United States. Relates his efforts to obtain an education, his military stint in Korea, his career in the foreign service and other government agencies, and his encounters with prejudice. 1996.

The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual for Teens; Safety, Maintenance, and Operating Instructions for Teens RC 53715
by Mavis Jukes
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Provides information for male adolescents on changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and offers advice on sexual topics, nutrition, health, relationships, peer pressure, etiquette, and other issues. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

The Wilkomirski Affair: A Study in Biographical Truth RC 53717
by Stefan Maechler
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Results of a Swiss historian's exhaustive investigation of the authenticity of Binjamin Wilkomirski's Fragments, a childhood Holocaust memoir that was denounced as a fabrication after its 1995 publication. Analyzes Wilkomirski's sources and weighs whether the work was a deliberate fraud or the product of delusion. Includes the full text of Fragments. 2001.

Where the Stress Falls: Essays RC 53718
by Susan Sontag
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
Forty-one essays providing an American intellectual's insights on writers and artists, reading, performing and visual arts, and personal interests. Includes appreciations of writers W.G. Sebald and Joseph Brodsky, reflections on photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, and recollections of directing Waiting for Godot in wartime Sarajevo. 2001.

On Friendship: A Book for Teenagers RC 53719
by Kimberly Kirberger
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
A discussion of the concept of friendship is supplemented by poems, short stories, anecdotes, and essays written by teens. Examines the pros and cons of cliques, jealousy and betrayal, social and family problems, and other challenges inherent in a relationship. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Back Sense: A Revolutionary Approach to Halting the Cycle of Chronic Back Pain RC 53724
by Ronald D. Siegel and others
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Two doctors and a consultant in psychology, all of whom have suffered chronic back pain, believe there is a connection between emotional stress, muscle tension, and the pain in one's body. They suggest an approach to back pain that uses both traditional and alternative medicine. 2001.

The Oxford Fiftieth Anniversary Book of the United Nations RC 53726
by Charles Patterson
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
History of the United Nations, from its creation in 1945. Describes the organization's charter, goals, and major agencies and programs. Discusses how the U.N. responds to world problems and the role it plays in peacekeeping. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.

Cybergrace: The Search for God in the Digital World RC 53727
by Jennifer J. Cobb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Theologian and computer consultant proposes that the greatest spiritual challenge is to find the sacred in cyberspace. Articulates ways to incorporate the digital realm into the spiritual life. Explains her views that reaching this goal requires self-knowledge, ethically guided behavior, and clear communication with sacred aspects of the self. 1998.

Tears and Tantrums: What to Do When Babies and Children Cry RC 53728
by Aletha J. Solter
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Developmental psychologist explains why crying is necessary for infants and children and how parents can cope with tears and tantrums. Describes how to interpret and respond to various forms of weeping and how to help the child rely on inner resources. 1998.

The Mummies of Ürümchi RC 53733
by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Archaeologist and textile expert discusses the mysteries of the well-preserved Caucasian mummies found in western China. With few artifacts other than clothing to aid her, Barber deduces much about the mummies' sheepherding culture and connections to Europe and the Middle East. 1999.

In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong RC 53736
by Amin Maalouf
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
A philosophical exploration of concepts concerning the personal self and ethnic, political, or religious affiliations, specifically those embracing violence. Argues that, to progress to a peaceful society, people must respect "identities" with multiple allegiances and multilingual abilities. 2000.

The Teenagers' Guide to School outside the Box RC 53752
by Rebecca Greene
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Explores alternative education for teens including internships, apprenticeships, and volunteer opportunities as well as traveling, summer activities, and distance learning. Besides anecdotes from young people, the author includes advice on resume writing and provides resources for further information. For senior high readers. 2001.

The Forbidden City RC 53754
by May Holdsworth
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Chronicle of the history, architecture, daily life, treasures, and ceremonies of the imperial palace, called the Forbidden City, in Peking (now Beijing), China. Built in 1420 during the Ming dynasty, the capital of the celestial empire housed the emperor, his concubines, and eunuchs. 1998.

La Grande Thérèse: The Greatest Scandal of the Century RC 53755
by Hilary Spurling
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
Chronicles the 1902 scandal that nearly toppled France's Third Republic. Describes how the schemes, fantasies, and lies of a French high-society lady, Thérèse Humbert, led to the bankruptcy of the rich and famous, including the in-laws of artist Henri Matisse. 2000.

How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life RC 53769
by Dalai Lama
read by Tom Burch
1 cassette
Specific Buddhist techniques for overcoming such everyday obstacles as anger, mistrust, jealousy, and insecurity and thus gaining mental peace and compassion. Recommends developing a good heart and mind through a moral attitude and an understanding of reality. Bestseller 2002.

See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism RC 53770
by Robert Baer
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Memoir of a former CIA operative recounting his adventures in the Middle East, including an attempt to incite rebellion against Saddam Hussein in 1990s Iraq. Discusses the agency's covert operations and excess bureaucracy and examines the roots of terrorism. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

The Feminine Mystique RC 53797
by Betty Friedan
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes (Reissue)
1960s feminist discusses problems of American women. Considers a distorted image of femininity to have arrested women's intellectual growth, hampered their sexual fulfillment, threatened their marriages, and become their major barrier to self-realization. 1963.

The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order RC 53800
by Samuel P. Huntington
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Harvard professor and former National Security Council member asserts that conflict among different civilizations or cultural groups is "the central and most dangerous dimension of the emerging global politics." Presents research documenting the resurgence of non-Western cultures, particularly China and the Islamic world, and makes recommendations for a pragmatic foreign policy. Bestseller 1996.

Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia RC 53807
by Ahmed Rashid
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Pakistani journalist examines the history of Central Asia and its indigenous Islamic movements and then focuses on three of the most significant--the Islamic Renaissance Party (IRP), the Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU). Discusses their origins, beliefs, influence, activities, rapid spread, and the secrecy shrouding their leaders. 2002.

No Cause for Panic RC 53808
by Russell Baker
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A collection of humorous articles on the American political and social scenes. Comments on events in Washington, D.C., and customs around the country. Originally published in Baker's column "Observer" for the New York Times in the early 1960s. 1964.

Focus on Ability: Serving Girls with Special Needs RC 53809
by Martha E. Carroll and Martha Jo Dennison
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Similar in scope to Explorers with Disabilities Program Helps (RC 50084) for young adults in the Exploring program. Provides the scout leader with advice and activities for Girl Scouts with disabilities. Describes how to prepare the troop and fulfill legal requirements. 1998.

All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football, and the Miracle Season RC 53814
by Kurt Warner
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams quarterback, describes the 1999 football season, when his team won the Super Bowl. Warner explains how his Christian beliefs helped him meet the challenges of menial jobs, parenting a legally blind stepson, and minor-league play as he climbed to the top of his profession. 2000.

To Race the Wind: An Autobiography RC 53815
by Harold Krents
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Recollections of a former Harvard law student who is blind. Krents fell in love, graduated with honors, and passed the New York State bar exam. Recalls childhood loneliness and being taunted in public school. Credits family support for his perseverance. Krents's experiences inspired the popular play and movie Butterflies Are Free (RD 6188). 1972.

Tales of Power RC 53816
by Carlos Castaneda
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Describes the author's apprenticeship in Mexico to Don Juan, the Yaqui Indian sorcerer. Relates Castaneda's startling experiences as he passes through the ego and transcendant-ego in his journey to mystical perception of his total self. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1974.

Final Confession: The Unsolved Crimes of Phil Cresta RC 53833
by Brian P. Wallace and Bill Crowley
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Describes the exploits of the late Boston thief Phil Cresta, who stole more than $10 million during his lifetime. Retired cop Crowley explains how Cresta came clean before his 1995 death. Discusses a 1968 Brink's truck robbery and numerous diamond and fur heists. Foreword by Dennis Lehane. Strong language. 2000.

Knitting without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes RC 53867
by Elizabeth Zimmermann
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Introduction to designing sweaters to fit any size and a guide to solving knitting problems. Provides practical instructions for several seamless sweaters; discusses the importance of gauge; and offers suggestions for other projects such as slippers, hats, mittens, and scarves. 1971.

Clicker Training for Your Horse RC 53870
by Alexandra Kurland
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
In this in-depth companion to Clicker Training for Horses (RC 53871) an animal behaviorist explains how to use operant conditioning to train a horse to respond positively to a clicker. Offers detailed lesson plans covering problem solving, working with foals, loading a trailer, teaching manners, and riding. 1998.

Clicker Training for Horses RC 53871
by Alexandra Kurland
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
This companion book to Clicker Training for Your Horse (RC 53870) condenses the operant conditioning steps that are based on dolphin training. Relying on positive reinforcement, this method can eliminate aggression and other common problems a rider encounters. 1999.

Osama bin Laden: A War against the West RC 53882
by Elaine Landau
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Biography of the "world's most dangerous terrorist" and his radical Islamic view of the world. Traces the early life of the millionaire from Saudi Arabia and his gradual involvement with Muslim organizations that led to a jihad against the west. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Mosquito: A Natural History of Our Most Persistent and Deadly Foe RC 53885
by Andrew Spielman and Michael D'Antonio
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Examines the mosquito's life cycle and adaptation to environment. Explores this insect's intimate relationship with human beings, its impact on human history, and its role as a vector of deadly diseases. Discusses modern man's confrontations with the mosquito and reviews past efforts to eradicate the pest. 2001.

Murder in Spokane: Catching a Serial Killer RC 53887
by Mark Fuhrman
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Former Los Angeles detective discusses his part in an investigation of serial murders of prostitutes in Washington state. Fuhrman became unofficially involved in 1997, when he recognized the ineptness of the local police, and he tracked the case until a suspect was arrested in 2000. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

Blackbird Singing: Poems and Lyrics, 1965-1999 RC 53888
by Paul McCartney
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
This collection of song lyrics and poetry written by Sir Paul McCartney, an original member of the revolutionary rock band the Beatles, was compiled at the suggestion of his late wife, Linda. Includes words to such hits as "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Yellow Submarine," "Yesterday," and "Eleanor Rigby," among others. Introduction by Adrian Mitchell. 2001.

While Innocents Slept: A Story of Revenge, Murder, and SIDS RC 53890
by Adrian Havill
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Story of Garrett Wilson, who was accused of killing his infant children. The original cause of death was listed as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), but a former wife was convinced the children were murdered for insurance money. Havill discusses Wilson's childhood, marriages, numerous problems with the law, and the trial. 2001.

Don't Count the Candles: Just Keep the Fire Lit! RC 53894
by Joan Rivers
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Veteran comedian offers humorous advice on growing old, including tips on diet, exercise, makeup, clothes, dating, sex, home improvement, and plastic surgery. Some strong language. 1999.

Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities RC 53895
by Richard Nelson Bolles and Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In this updated edition of the popular guidebook first published in 1991, the authors explain the hiring process in the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They present job-hunting strategies and tips, offer advice for the interviewing process, including research and face-to-face issues, and suggest other resources available. 2001.

How to Have a Green Thumb without an Aching Back: A New Method of Mulch Gardening RC 53896
by Ruth Stout
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
The author, the sister of mystery writer Rex Stout, left New York City for the Connecticut countryside in 1929 and began experimenting in the garden. Her anecdotes record her trials, tribulations, and the new methods she devised to simplify her work. 1955.

The Fed: The Inside Story of How the World's Most Powerful Financial Institution Drives the Markets RC 53898
by Martin Mayer
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Financial journalist analyzes the Federal Reserve System and explains how its world has changed. Traces its evolution from regulatory agency to powerful economic institution. Examines the Fed's impact on the American market and on the global economy. Covers bureaucratic rivalries, personal anecdotes, and suggestions for future improvements. 2001.

The Farrakhan Factor: African American Writers on Leadership, Nationhood, and Minister Louis Farrakhan RC 53903
edited by Amy Alexander
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Sixteen essays by African American writers who variously laud and denounce Nation of Islam minister Louis Farrakhan. Traces his ascent to prominence, examines the myth and reality behind the controversy that surrounds him, and asserts that Farrakhan is "forcing black Americans to reexamine (their) definition of leadership." 1998.

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood RC 53942
by Alexandra Fuller
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Recollections of growing up white in civil-war-torn 1970s Rhodesia. Fuller's affection for Africa and for her parents--despite their flaws--withstands her critical scrutiny. Recounts her family's tragedies, including the deaths of children and dispossession of their home, and their efforts to deal with racism, revolutionary politics, and the struggle for survival. Strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Year of the Fires: The Story of the Great Fires of 1910 RC 53954
by Stephen J. Pyne
read by John Hammock
3 cassettes
The author of How the Canyon Became Grand (RC 47948) describes the devastating 1910 forest fires in the western United States and the effects their destructiveness had on government policy that continued throughout the century. Describes the roles of politicians, conservationists, foresters, and the new U.S. Forest Service. 2001.

The Man Who Flew the Memphis Belle: Memoir of a WW II Bomber Pilot RC 53956
by Robert Morgan
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
Reminiscences of a World War II ace pilot who became the first man to fly twenty-five missions over Europe in a B-17 Flying Fortress. Describes his childhood, the bombing missions, and the nationwide tour that was followed by more action in the Pacific. 2001.

Next: The Future Just Happened RC 53959
by Michael Lewis
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Author of The New New Thing (RC 49256) examines changes in the social order caused by the Internet, including decentralization of authority and inversion of traditional hierarchies. Cites examples of child prodigies, such as fifteen-year-old Jonathan Lebed, who used the Internet to manipulate the stock market for personal gain. 2001.

My Forbidden Face: Growing Up under the Taliban; a Young Woman's Story RC 53984
by Latifa
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Latifa (a pseudonym) records her and her family's experiences when the Taliban took over Kabul, Afghanistan, in September 1996. She explains that at sixteen she was planning to study journalism at the university but was forbidden to leave home by Taliban decrees. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness RC 54062
by Gary Zukav and Linda Francis
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Author of The Seat of the Soul (RC 36911) and Soul Stories (RC 50883) continues his "journey into the heart." Explores the concept of emotional awareness--"becoming aware of everything that you are feeling every moment." Explains how emotional awareness can help readers cope with anger, workaholism, and other issues. Bestseller 2001.

Seldom Disappointed: A Memoir RC 54082
by Tony Hillerman
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Author of award-winning Navaho mysteries records his memoir of growing up in depression-era Oklahoma, serving with the WWII American infantry, pursuing a career in journalism, and teaching at the University of New Mexico. Concludes with notes on his works and some origins of his ideas. 2001.

Only Bread, Only Light: Poems RC 54093
by Stephen Kuusisto
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Collection of poetry that has the experience of blindness as a common theme. Author of Planet of the Blind (RC 45500) describes childhood perceptions in "Blind Days in Early Youth," adult decisions in "Learning Braille at Thirty-nine," and celebrating music and nature in "Essay on November." 2000.

American Jihad: The Terrorists Living among Us RC 54103
by Steven Emerson
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Author of The American House of Saud (RC 23745) investigates militant Islamic groups in the United States, including Hamas, al Qaeda, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization. Presents documentation challenging the legitimacy of some Islamic charities and contends that terrorist infiltration of the country is deep and widespread. 2002.

Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story RC 54238
by Michael Datcher
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Memoir by an African American poet about growing up fatherless and adopted. "I've been obsessed with being a husband and father since I was seven years old," he observes. While attending graduate school, he is led to believe an illegitimate child is his. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

West Point: The First Two Hundred Years; the Companion to the PBST Television Special RC 54244
by John Grant and others
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
History of the United States military academy, founded in 1802 in New York state's scenic Hudson River Valley. Discusses West Point's traditions and evolution as an institution, some of the legendary figures who graduated from there, and its role in America's story. 2002.

Cassettes Fiction

A Life for a Life RC 50760
by Ernest Hill
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
A drug dealer demands fast cash from fifteen-year-old D'Ray or he will shoot the boy's younger brother. D'Ray robs a convenience store, killing the young clerk. After D'Ray's conviction, the victim's father insists that D'Ray fulfill his son's dreams. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Hidden in a Whisper: Westward Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 51116
by Tracie Peterson
read by Gillian Green
2 cassettes
In this sequel to A Shelter of Hope (RC 51115), Simone O'Donnell's former supervisor, Rachel Taylor, is manager of the newest Harvey House in New Mexico. But there is one drawback--Rachel must work with Braeden Parker, a man she once loved but refused to marry because of a misunderstanding. 1999.

O.K.: The Corral, the Earps, and Doc Holliday RC 51511
by Paul West
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Consumptive Doc Holliday leaves his native south vainly hoping for a cure in the western climes. Unable to practice dentistry there, he drifts into gambling and a desolate lifestyle while corresponding with his first love--a cousin who has become a nun. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

The Princess Diaries RC 51524
by Meg Cabot
read by Mary Ann Nichols
2 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Mia keeps a diary of her problems--she's too tall and flat chested, she's flunking algebra, and her mom is dating her teacher. But then her dad arrives from Europe to announce that Mia is really a princess and the heir to his throne. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Black Mountain RC 51530
by Les Standiford
read by Jeremy Gage
2 cassettes
As a political reward, transit cop Richard Corrigan joins New York governor Fielding Dawson's entourage on a camping trip in the Wyoming wilderness. Once there, accidents start occurring with deadly consequences until only three of the original party remain. Strong language and some violence. 2000.

Crossing the Mangrove RC 51588
by Maryse Condé
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Francis Sancher--a handsome stranger loved by some and reviled by others--is found dead, face down in the mud outside a small Guadaloupean village. At his funeral, the townspeople reveal their history and culture while speculating about Sancher's mysterious death and his ties to Fidel Castro and Angola war victims. 1995.

Sleeping Beauty RC 51631
by Judith Ivory
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Victorian England, 1876. Newly knighted explorer Sir James Stoker, recently returned from Africa, risks his hard-won awards, titles, and professorship for the love of an older woman. Coco Wild, a French mistress of many men, becomes James's lover despite the objections of his mentor and her son. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Mark of the Angel RC 51650
by Nancy Huston
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Paris, 1957. Twenty-year-old Saffie, newly arrived from Germany, answers musician Raphael Lepage's advertisement for a maid. Soon Lepage becomes smitten with the remote and seemingly emotionless young woman. All goes well until he sends her on an errand to have his flute repaired. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

A Stolen Heart RC 51985
by Candace Camp
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
1811. American Alexandra Ward, in London to meet business partner Lord Sebastian Thorpe, is unprepared for the surprises awaiting her. She is mistaken for a woman who died years ago, she is attacked numerous times, and Lord Thorpe is suspicious of her motives. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

Whale Talk RC 52057
by Chris Crutcher
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Talented, multiracial teen T.J. Jones shuns organized sports but agrees to help his favorite teacher pull together a swim team. He attracts a group of misfits who become buddies and champions--earning the ire of the school jocks, whose bullying erupts into violence. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2001.

Memento Mori RC 52084
by Muriel Spark
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes (Reissue)
London, 1950s. Dame Lettie Colston, age seventy-nine, receives anonymous telephone calls telling her matter-of-factly "Remember you must die." Surprising reactions are provoked in the various other recipients of these calls, who include a celebrated author, an unscrupulous housekeeper, an octogenarian with an eye for women, and twelve occupants of an old folks' home. 1959.

Lord of the Silent RC 52274
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
Amelia Peabody and her husband, Emerson, return to Egypt for further excavations, despite England's war with Germany in 1915. Their son, Ramses, is attacked in Cairo, ancient royal tombs are being robbed, and fresh corpses appear. Sequel to He Shall Thunder in the Sky (RC 51073). Bestseller 2001.

Ring of Truth RC 52443
by Nancy Pickard
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
When anti-death-penalty crusader Reverend Bob Wing is convicted of killing his wife, crime writer Marie Lightfoot pens another book. Later she unearths evidence that the minister and another condemned murderer may be innocent. Sequel to The Whole Truth (RC 52442). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001.

The Rebels: The Kent Family Chronicles, Vol. 2 RC 52647
by John Jakes
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Philip Kent, the illegitimate son of an English aristocrat, joins the Continental Army in 1775 and fights for the revolutionary cause. He also starts a family and continues his printing press. Sequel to The Bastard (RC 52646). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1975.

The Night Listener RC 52746
by Armistead Maupin
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Gabriel Noone suffers from writer's block, struggling to create a script for his late-night radio program and trying to cope with the departure of his lover of ten years. The arrival of a book manuscript by a thirteen-year-old boy who has endured horrendous sexual abuse by his parents changes Gabriel's life. Strong language. 2000.

Heaven's Reach: New Uplift Trilogy, Book 3 RC 52766
by David Brin
read by Erin Jones
4 cassettes
This sequel to Infinity's Shore (RC 52765) finds the fugitive inhabitants of Jijo facing possible extinction unless the Earthship Streaker and its dolphin crew can preserve a secret from numerous pursuers. Conclusion to the New Uplift Trilogy. 1998.

Cross of St. George: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 22 RC 52773
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
1813. In this sequel to For My Country's Freedom (RC 52772), Captain Adam Bolitho is acquitted by a court martial for the loss of his ship, after he escapes from prison. Meanwhile his uncle, Sir Richard, returns to Halifax, Canada, and comes under heavy fire while protecting ships from American attacks. 1996.

Sword of Honour: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 23 RC 52774
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
1814. Napoleon is finally defeated and exiled. Captain Adam Bolitho remains in Canada guarding the shipping routes against American raiders. Sir Richard is sent to Malta where his mistress, Lady Catherine, visits him. But the skirmishes still continue. Sequel to Cross of St. George (RC 52773). 1998.

Wizardborn RC 52923
by David Farland
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
While the Earth King, Gaborn Val Orden, battles against the monstrous reavers, Raj Ahten, once the primary threat to Gaborn, struggles to retain his own empire. And Averan, a young girl, holds the secret to Gaborn's hopes of defeating the monsters. Book 3 of The Runelords; sequel to Brotherhood of the Wolf (RC 52922). 2001.

King Hereafter RC 52952
by Dorothy Dunnett
read by George Holmes
7 cassettes in 2 containers(Reissue)
Thorfinn, baptized Macbeth, fights to unite Alba--later called Scotland--in the eleventh century. One of three brothers who rule the Orkney islands, he uses circumstance, cunning, marriage, and battle to become the dominant figure of the north country. Some violence. 1982.

Sacajawea RC 53051
by Anna Lee Waldo
read by Erin Jones
9 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Tale of Sacajawea, the young Shoshoni woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific in 1804. Describes native lore and rituals as well as the journey through the mountains. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1978.

The Heartsong of Charging Elk RC 53056
by James Welch
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
France, 1890s. While traveling abroad with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, the ailing Charging Elk, an Oglala Indian, is left behind in a Marseille hospital. Speaking neither French nor English, the penniless Native American faces daunting difficulties in a foreign culture. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

Souls in the Great Machine RC 53130
by Sean McMullen
read by Suzanne Toren
4 cassettes
In fortieth-century Australia, long after nuclear war destroyed all Earth's technology, head librarian Zarvora Cybeline attempts to build a computer to combat the dark forces that psychically call people to their deaths in the sea. Meanwhile, other enemies plot against the planet. 1999.

The Hearing RC 53220
by John Lescroart
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
San Francisco lawyer Dismas Hardy defends a homeless man accused of murdering an African American woman attorney. Police lieutenant Abraham Glitsky has a solid case, but his relationship to the deceased influences him. As Hardy digs further, he uncovers political corruption and scandal. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

Crooked River Burning RC 53221
by Mark Winegardner
read by Jack Fox
5 cassettes
The history of Cleveland, Ohio, between 1948 and 1969, is interwoven with the lives of lovers Anne O'Connor and David Zielinsky. Well-to-do Anne realizes her dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist, while blue-collar David strives for political power. Features vignettes of real-life Clevelanders, social history, and sports. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001.

The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith RC 53231
by Patricia Highsmith
read by Madelyn Buzzard
6 cassettes
Short stories from five previous collections, including The Animal-Lover's Book of Beastly Murder, where pets and other creatures take revenge on their masters, and Little Tales of Misogyny, featuring female stereotypes. Foreword by Graham Greene. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

The Collected Stories of Richard Yates RC 53249
by Richard Yates
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Twenty-seven stories by an acclaimed American writer who died in 1992. Yates often focuses on dreamers and unfulfilled ambitions. The autobiographical "Saying Goodbye to Sally" tells about the short-term affair of a young novelist invited to write a Hollywood screenplay in the early sixties. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.

The Best American Mystery Stories 2001 RC 53259
edited by Lawrence Block
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Twenty of the year 2000's best short mystery stories selected from magazines. In "Lobster Night" by Russell Banks a barmaid murders her employer. In "Easy Street" by T. Jefferson Parker an FBI agent returns to southern California to catch a bank robber. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

The Whitechapel Conspiracy: A Thomas and Charlotte Pitt Mystery RC 53266
by Anne Perry
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
London, 1892. After police superintendent Thomas Pitt testifies against a wealthy murderer, the prisoner's influential friends transfer Pitt to an undercover assignment in a slum. Pitt's wife Charlotte, however, further investigates the former crime and discovers a plot to overthrow the monarchy. 2001.

An Operational Necessity RC 53268
by Gwyn Griffin
read by John Polk
4 cassettes (Reissue)
During World War II, the German captain of a U-boat orders all survivors of a torpedoed French ship machine-gunned. One person survives. Despite claiming he performed an "operational necessity," the captain is put on trial by an Allied tribunal after the war. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1967.

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventeenth Annual Collection RC 53269
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by Richard Hauenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Following a survey of the 1999 science fiction market, Dozois offers twenty-seven stories by such authors as Stephen Baxter, Frederik Pohl, Ben Bova, Robert Silverberg, Tanith Lee, Mike Resnick, Charles Sheffield, and Kim Stanley Robinson. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

The Glass Palace RC 53272
by Amitav Ghosh
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
Rajkumar, an orphaned Indian boat boy, is only eleven when he is stranded in Burma as the British invade in 1885. His meeting with ten-year-old Dolly, one of the queen's attendants, in the Glass Palace is so memorable that it dominates his life. Some descriptions of sex. 2001.

The Sigma Protocol RC 53295
by Robert Ludlum
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
International financier Ben Hartman is investigating the murder of his twin brother when Anna Navarro of the U.S. Justice Department saves him from an assassin. The two team up to uncover the secrets behind the Sigma Corporation--founded in 1945 by German capitalists for unknown purposes. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Take a Thief: A Novel of Valdemar RC 53301
by Mercedes Lackey
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Relates the adventures of Skif, an orphaned pickpocket, who attends the Heralds' Collegium and finally gains a companion when he meets a magical horse named Cymry. Prequel to the Heralds of Valdemar series. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.

Jackdaws RC 53305
by Ken Follett
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
British intelligence agent Felicity "Flick" Clairet must train a group of English women, within days, to blow up the Nazis' main telephone exchange in France and paralyze communications on D-Day. American spymaster Paul Chancellor falls in love with Flick as they plan the mission. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Shadow on the Trail RC 53332
by Zane Grey
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
In Texas young bank robber Wade Holden promises his dying mentor that he will go straight. But with the Rangers after him, he struggles to find sanctuary. Eventually, with the help of a young woman and her family, he turns his life around in Arizona. Some strong language. 1936.

The Arrival: Gene Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 1 RC 53379
by Fred Saberhagen
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
At the dawn of the third millennium, millionaire Jonathan Doors hopes the arrival of the Taelons from outer space will mean a cure for his wife's cystic fibrosis. But when his father reveals secrets from the past, Jonathan realizes his misplaced trust. Followed by The First Protector (RC 53380). Some violence and some strong language. 1999.

Trinity RC 53391
by Leon Uris
read by L.J. Ganser
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Traces the fate of three families in Ireland from 1840-1916. The Larkins of County Donegal are Catholic peasants living under the rule of the aristocratic English Hubble dynasty. The MacLeods of Belfast are Protestant shipyard workers originally from Scotland. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1976.

Martyrs' Crossing RC 53398
by Amy Wilentz
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Palestinian American Marina, a suspected terrorist's wife, tries to enter Jerusalem to take her baby to the hospital, but Israeli lieutenant Ari Doron is ordered to bar her. When the child dies, rioters vilify and pursue Doron. Marina's father, a Boston cardiologist, flies back to Israel to help. Violence and some strong language. 2001.

Checkmate RC 53415
by Dorothy Dunnett
read by John Horton
5 cassettes (Reissue)
France, 1557. Scotsman Francis Crawford of Lymond returns to France to lead an army against England. But in both royal courts his mysterious parentage is an object of great interest. Sequel to The Ringed Castle (RC 22367). 1975.

Watt RC 53416
by Samuel Beckett
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Challenging absurdist fiction by the Irish novelist and playwright who won the 1969 Nobel Prize for literature. In a succession of grim, comic, and surreal moments, Watt seeks meaning in the mundane while he waits for the employer, Mr. Knott, who never appears. 1945.

Deus Lo Volt! Chronicle of the Crusades RC 53418
by Evan S. Connell
read by Gordon Gould
4 cassettes
French nobleman Jean de Joinville recounts the two-century history of the Crusades and his participation as an aide to King Louis IX. He highlights the activities of figures such as Richard the Lionhearted and Saladin, depicts the sack of Constantinople, and describes his own imprisonment in Egypt. Violence. 2000.

Highwire Moon RC 53419
by Susan Straight
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
An illegal alien in southern California, Serafina is also an unwed teenage mother, who is suddenly deported to Mexico without Elvia, her three-year-old daughter. Serafina struggles to return, while the abandoned child is thrown into foster care and unwittingly follows in her mother's footsteps. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001.

Mulch Ado about Nothing: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 53424
by Jill Churchill
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Jane Jeffry and her best friend, Shelley, sign up for a botany class before finding out that the regular teacher is in a coma. The substitute is obnoxious, and the class is full of eccentrics. When the new professor is murdered Jane investigates. Some strong language. 2000.

The Singing of the Dead RC 53443
by Dana Stabenow
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Kate Shugak provides security for Anne Gordaoff, an Alaskan native running for state senator who has received mail threats. After two campaign workers are murdered, Kate suspects the contemporary crimes are related to the 1915 murder of a gold-rush prostitute. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001.

Starfish RC 53446
by Peter Watts
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
The population explosion has led to tapping underwater geothermal energy, and Rifters--psychotic humans, bioengineered to withstand pressure--maintain the deep-sea power station. Now a malignant new enemy of the human species is rising from the ocean's depths, and the Rifters must find the means to resist. Violence and strong language. 1999.

Island Flame RC 53449
by Karen Robards
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Lady Catherine Aldley's father Sir Thomas, the British ambassador to Portugal in 1842, sends his daughter home for the season, but pirates attack the ship. Captain Jonathan Hale makes the innocent Catherine his mistress, and before long they fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1981.

Hondo RC 53457
by Louis L'Amour
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Angie Lowe is raising her son Johnny on an isolated ranch in Apache country. Hondo Lane approaches her homestead on foot to buy a horse. Soon Angie and Hondo are involved in a tale of love, war, and honor. 1983.

Rogue Warrior: Detachment Bravo RC 53460
by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Rogue Warrior: Echo Platoon (RC 51838), the Rogue Warrior and his British counterpart, Mick Owen, battle an IRA splinter group financed by the software billionaire Kelley brothers. The warrior and Mick track the terrorists to Argentina for a final showdown. Violence and strong language. 2001.

New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2001 RC 53461
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Sixteenth annual collection of southern short stories. In "I Am Not like Nuñez" by Jane R. Shippen, teenage Sharky and her half-brother, Nuñez, live in a trailer with their pill-popping mama. They are slipping into serious delinquency, but Sharky realizes she wants to be different. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.

Prize Stories 2001: The O. Henry Awards RC 53462
edited by Larry Dark
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes
Annual anthology of the best short fiction published in North American magazines includes seventeen pieces. First-prize winner "The Deep," by Mary Swan, concerns twinship and being female during World War I. Other authors include Dan Chaon, Alice Munro, Pinckney Benedict, and Louise Erdrich. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.

Heartbreaker RC 53470
by Robert Ferrigno
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Ex-cop Val Duran, with a drug dealer after him, flees Miami. In southern California he falls in love with wealthy marine biologist Kyle. Kyle's stepbrother, to obtain his father's millions, wants to hire someone to murder Kyle's mother. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The House of the Seven Gables RC 53471
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Hawthorne's classic tale of the dark legacy of America's Puritan past. In colonial times, devious Colonel Pyncheon obtained the land for his mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, by falsely accusing the owner, Matthew Maule, of witchcraft. Maule's curse vexes generations of the Pyncheon family, until love intervenes. 1851.

Times and Seasons RC 53473
by Beverly LaHaye and Terri Blackstock
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
The women of Cedar Circle continue to support each other through crises. As Cathy prepares for her wedding, she learns her son, Mark, has been arrested. Brenda objects to her teenage son working. Tory struggles to raise her daughter, who has Down syndrome. Sequel to Showers in Season (RC 52213). 2001.

The Company of Strangers RC 53474
by Robert Wilson
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
In 1944, young Anglo-Portuguese Andrea Aspinall is recruited in London to become a spy for the Allies and is sent to Lisbon. She meets Karl Voss, the German military attaché, who secretly works against the Nazis. The two fall in love. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001.

For All Time RC 53476
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
In this sequel to Prisoner of Time (RC 47098), Annie Lockwood attempts to travel back to an 1899 Egyptian archaeological dig where her true love is working. However, she ends up in antiquity when the pyramids are being built. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Six Feet Under RC 53477
by Dorothy Simpson
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Dreary fiftyish spinster Carrie Birch seems an "unlikely corpse" but turns up murdered in her Kentish village of Nettleton. Detective Inspector Luke Thanet discovers a likely motive though, when he learns that the drab little cleaning lady knew some of the villagers' most volatile secrets. 1982.

Finding Forrester RC 53478
by James W. Ellison
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old African American basketball player and aspiring writer Jamal Wallace develops an unusual relationship with reclusive aging novelist William Forrester, who becomes his mentor. But being smart is not acceptable to Jamal's peers and arouses the suspicion of his teachers. Based on the screenplay by Mike Rich. For senior high readers. 2000.

Antrax: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 2 RC 53482
by Terry Brooks
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Druid Walker Boh, his companions, and Ilse Witch's brother travel to Castledown in a desperate race to find the ancient magic Antrax before it falls into the hands of Ilse Witch. But there is an unseen enemy stalking them. Sequel to Ilse Witch (RC 51015). Some violence. 2001.

The Fires of Spring: Earthsong Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 53483
by Mary Mackey
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Queen Marrah's young son Keru is kidnapped. Eight years later his cousin Keshna, trained as a warrior, plots to rescue him. But the impetuous plan could spell danger for her and Keru. Sequel to The Horses at the Gate (RC 42880). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Death in Paradise RC 53490
by Robert B. Parker
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Police chief Jesse Stone of Paradise, Massachusetts, investigates the case of an unidentified teenage girl discovered murdered and a wife abuser who won't stop. Stone also struggles with his own alcoholism, his ex-wife, and a new love interest. Violence and strong language. 2001.

You Only Die Twice RC 53491
by Edna Buchanan
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Off the coast of Miami Beach, reporter Britt Montero discovers the body of Kaithlin Jordan--supposedly murdered ten years ago by her husband, who is on death row. Britt's investigation leads her among high society patrons and along sleazy paths. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

"Nevada": A Romance of the West RC 53492
by Zane Grey
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
"Nevada," first encountered in Forlorn River (RC 39959), was the only name by which Hettie Ide knew him. She would never have guessed that his reputation as a gunman was second only to that of Billy the Kid. Some strong language. 1926.

Where the Bodies Are Buried: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 53493
by Janet Dawson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
San Francisco Bay area private investigator Jeri Howard is certain that her late client, paralegal Rob Lawter, didn't commit suicide. Hired as a temp at the food processing company where Rob worked, she discovers a cover-up of potentially lethal bacterial contamination. Some violence and some strong language. 1998.

Killing Orders: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery RC 53497
by Sara Paretsky
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Private detective V.I. "Vic" Warshawski is summoned by her Aunt Rosa to investigate the theft of five million dollars from a local monastery. Before the case is solved, Vic must deal with a secret Catholic society, an international conglomerate, and the Vatican. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1985.

Last Seen Alive: A Luke Thanet Mystery RC 53498
by Dorothy Simpson
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Employment agency partner Alicia Parnell grew up in Sturrenden, Kent, but has not lived there for many years. On the night she returns to attend a concert, she is strangled to death. The only clues Inspector Thanet has are a red folder and a trail of hate and long-kept secrets. 1985.

Dead North: An Alaska Mystery RC 53499
by Sue Henry
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Dogsledder Jessie Arnold is driving a motor home from Idaho back to Alaska when she picks up Patrick, a runaway teen. Patrick's murderous stepfather is on the boy's trail, jeopardizing Jessie and her traveling companions. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

Maggody and the Moonbeams: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 53500
by Joan Hess
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Maggody, Arkansas. Chief of police Arly Hanks helps out for a week at a teen camp until a woman's body is discovered. The victim has belonged to a local cult called "Beamers," who shave their heads. As Arly investigates she also meets an attractive fisherman. Strong language. 2001.

The Empty Copper Sea RC 53502
by John D. MacDonald
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When an on-the-skids tycoon from Timber Bay falls from his yacht off the Florida coast, no one believes his drowning is accidental. Travis McGee and his sidekick Meyer investigate by posing as corporate real estate agents. Some strong language. Bestseller 1978.

I Hear Adventure Calling RC 53503
by Emilie Loring
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A pretty young heiress finds unexpected romance when her summer vacation turns into a nightmare of fear and suspicion. 1948.

The Spring of the Tiger RC 53504
by Victoria Holt
read by Connie Meng
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The lively, sheltered daughter of a celebrated London actress is forced to live with two spinster aunts after a scandal ends her mother's career. They live on the ancient estate Ashington Grange, where she learns about her father's life in Ceylon. She marries a tea plantation owner, and soon her world becomes a nightmare. 1979.

Springwater Wedding RC 53508
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Springwater Station has grown and changed over the years. Yet even in the twenty-first century, cattle rustlers are still at work, families are still feuding, and hearts are still being broken. And Maggie McCaffrey's return will be a catalyst to many events. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

Never Marry a Cowboy RC 53511
by Lorraine Heath
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
1870. Kit Montgomery arrived in Texas five years ago with several other English rogues. His past has kept him a bachelor. Now one of his friends wants Kit to marry his sister. Sequel to Never Love a Cowboy (RC 53510). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001.

Every Little Thing about You: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 53512
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Texas, 1881. Slater Rawlings, in need of a religious environment, resigns from the Texas Rangers and heads for Shotgun. Ironically he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. He is arrested by Deputy Liberty Drake, a fascinating young woman. Followed by A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 1999.

A Texas Sky: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 53513
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
After his recovery from a gunshot wound and with newfound faith, Slater Rawling's brother, Dakota, reports for work as a Texas Ranger. But fate has other plans in store for him: escorting Miss Darvi Wingate to see an old friend. Sequel to Every Little Thing about You (RC 53512). 2000.

City Girl: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 53514
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
1883. Reagan Sullivan leaves New York City to become a nanny in Kinkade, Texas. After her arrival, discovering that she is no longer needed, she stays in Kinkade and finds another job. Soon she meets Cash Rawlings and is intrigued by him and his faith. Sequel to A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 2001.

Sarah's Patchwork: Keepsake Legacies, Volume 1 RC 53515
by Stephanie Grace Whitson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
1947. When Lorna's Aunt Sarah died, she left Lorna her patchwork quilt. Lorna uses the fabric in each square to relate the story of Sarah's transformation from an orphan, who came west on the orphan train, to a courageous woman of strength and faith. Followed by Karyn's Memory Box (RC 53516). 1998.

The Reckoning: Heritage of Lancaster County, Volume 3 RC 53520
by Beverly Lewis
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Katherine Mayfield is now the mistress of Mayfield Manor in New York, yet she finds herself grieving for her Amish family and friends in Hickory Hollow. She finds solace in working with hospice patients. Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, Daniel, Katherine's first love, is looking for her. Sequel to The Confession (RC 53519). 1998.

The Robe RC 53548
by Lloyd C. Douglas
read by Annie Wauters
5 cassettes (Reissue)
With the Roman army, Marcellus Gallio is sent to Jerusalem, where he is ordered to put the Galilean Jesus to death. After he wins the martyr's robe in a gamble, it begins to have a powerful effect on him. 1969 introduction by Andrew M. Greeley. 1942.

Orchid Blues RC 53564
by Stuart Woods
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
A bank robbery resulting in a homicide ruins Florida police chief Holly Barker's wedding day. She suspects an inside job and uses her father, Ham, a retired military man, to infiltrate a group of suspects. Sequel to Orchid Beach (RC 47651). Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

Riders of Judgment RC 53594
by Frederick Manfred
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Bighorn County, Wyoming; 1890s. Brothers Cain, Harry, and Dale Hammett all love their cousin Rosemary, although she marries Dale. When wealthy cattle barons move into the territory and try to claim all the land, the clan fight back to preserve their way of life. Some violence and some strong language. 1957.

Basket Case RC 53626
by Carl Hiaasen
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Florida news reporter Jack Tagger is demoted to writing obituaries. So he attempts to revive his career by proving that the death of a has-been rock star was not accidental. Jack's investigation uncovers multiple murders, kidnapping, and an assault with a frozen lizard. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002.

True History of the Kelly Gang RC 53638
by Peter Carey
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Australia, 1880; Ned Kelly is hanged for a series of crimes. Before his execution, Kelly writes letters to his daughter describing his life. Recalls how his mother apprenticed him to a highwayman and how, at age fourteen, he robbed rich Englishmen who despised the Irish. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Falling Stars: Shooting Stars, Volume 5 RC 53642
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Honey, Cinnamon, Ice, and Rose attend the Senetsky School of the Performing Arts, housed in a New York City mansion. The students suspect they are being watched and begin investigating. Their search yields answers that could destroy their dreams. Sequel to Honey (RC 53121). 2001.

Desire RC 53643
by Nicole Jordan
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Cornwall, England; 1813. After a brush with death, Lucian Tremayne, an English spy, yearns for a son. He finds his mate in Brynn Caldwell, who fears marriage because of an old family curse. Once married, Lucian is afraid that Brynn is betraying him. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

Pursuit RC 53646
by Thomas Perry
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Homicide expert Professor Daniel Millikan suggests employing Roy Prescott as a hit man to avenge a man's murdered son. Roy begins a cat-and-mouse game with serial killer James Varney, a young man without a conscience. Soon more bodies pile up. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cold War RC 53650
by Jerome Preisler
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Roger Gordian's UpLink Technologies has established a scientific research center in Antarctica to test a robotic landing craft for Mars. The rover has disappeared along with a repair crew. The culprit may be a renegade consortium using Antarctica as a nuclear waste dump. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Tishomingo Blues RC 53657
by Elmore Leonard
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Professional high diver Dennis Lenahan arranges a gig at a new casino hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. He witnesses a murder by the "Dixie Mafia," befriends Detroit gangster Robert Taylor, participates in a Civil War reenactment with live ammunition, and falls in love. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002.

The Dragon Queen: The Tales of Guinevere, Volume 1 RC 53659
by Alice Borchardt
read by Ann Hodapp
4 cassettes
A recasting of the Arthurian legend focusing on Guinevere's adventures before she comes to Camelot. Guinevere's powers enable her to communicate with wolves and dragons. But she needs all the forces she can muster to foil the evil Druid Merlin who seeks her downfall. 2001.

The Cat Who Went up the Creek RC 53663
by Lilian Jackson Braun
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Columnist James Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, take a vacation at the nearby Nutcracker Inn in Moose County. Soon two murders, a heart attack, and a suicide occur. With his pets' help Qwill breaks the case while gathering news for the paper. Bestseller 2002.

Heaven and Earth RC 53664
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Deputy Ripley Todd of Three Sisters Island is a witch in denial. Dr. MacAllister Booke investigates paranormal activities in the town. The two confront the past as they fall in love. Sequel to Dance upon the Air (RC 52276). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Smoke in Mirrors RC 53676
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
When her longtime friend Meredith Spooner recently became the second person to die mysteriously in Wing Cove, Washington, Leonora Hutton begins to investigate. She meets Thomas Walker, who is also interested in Meredith's death. Meredith "borrowed" $1.5 million from a college endowment fund and tried to implicate Walker's brother. Strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Hunting Season RC 53677
by Nevada Barr
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park ranger Anna Pigeon transfers back to Mississippi's Natchez Trace Parkway where both her old nemesis, Randy Thigpen, and her lover, Sheriff Paul Davidson, work. While investigating the murder of a local poacher, she becomes the target of an unknown assailant. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002.

To Trust a Stranger RC 53678
by Karen Robards
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Julie Carlson's early years were tough. Later she was crowned Miss South Carolina, got married, and owned a successful boutique in Charleston. All was well until her husband hired a hit man to kill her. Private detective Mac McQuarry comes to her aid. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001.

Red Angel RC 53685
by William Heffernan
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
New York City detective Paul Devlin accompanies his lover, Adrianna, to Cuba to search for her missing aunt, Dr. María Mendez--a hero of the revolution. On their arrival, they are told that she is dead and her body has been stolen by a voodoo sect. Violence and strong language. 2000.

Bodega Dreams RC 53689
by Ernesto Quiñonez
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Spanish Harlem. Chino's young, pregnant wife wants him to go straight, but he becomes involved with Willie Bodega, a crook with an honest dream to help Puerto Ricans. Soon Chino is in over his head. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

The Case of Dr. Sachs RC 53690
by Martin Winckler
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
A rural French physician's dedication to the Hippocratic oath, his prevailing kindness to humanity, and his disgruntlement with medical bureaucracy are revealed through vignettes of his interactions with patients, friends, and medical associates. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Prix du Livre Inter. 2000.

Hunts in Dreams RC 53703
by Tom Drury
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The End of Vandalism (RC 39024), Tiny Darling, now called Charles, is married to Joan, a former actress working for animal rights. They live with their son, Micah, and Joan's teenage daughter, Lyris. Each has problems, and Joan decides to leave until spring. Some strong language. 2000.

Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country: Guenevere, Volume 1 RC 53706
by Rosalind Miles
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Queen Guenevere's perspective on the tale of Camelot. Guenevere's marriage to Arthur creates Britain's greatest kingdom but other forces and personalities are at work thwarting their love. Merlin and Morgan manipulate Arthur, and Guenevere finds solace in Lancelot. Followed by Knight of the Sacred Lake (RC 53707). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.

Last Seen in Massilia RC 53710
by Steven Saylor
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
In 49 B.C., Gordianus and his son-in-law sneak into the besieged city of Massilia (modern-day Marseille) to rescue Gordianus's adopted son, Meto. Once there they witness the murder of a woman thrown from the rocks. Their investigation uncovers political intrigues that may lead back to Meto. Follows Rubicon (RC 49556). 2000.

The Spanish Bridegroom RC 53713
by Jean Plaidy
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Novel based on the life and loves of Philip II of Spain, who reigned during the Inquisition. Once married to Mary Tudor of England, he also had three other wives, including one promised to his unbalanced son, Don Carlos. 1954.

The Vanishing American RC 53720
by Zane Grey
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1916, young Marian Warner travels west to visit the American Indian warrior Nophaie. He wants her to help him use his eighteen years of white man's education to improve his tribe's welfare. Nophaie, however, is torn between the two cultures and the complications of loving a white woman. 1925.

Strawberry Shortcake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery RC 53725
by Joanne Fluke
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
After bakery owner Hannah Swensen of Lake Eden, Minnesota, judges a televised bake-off, someone murders a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson. His battered wife, Danielle, is the main suspect, but Hannah and her boyfriend, sheriff detective Mike Kingston, hope to prove otherwise. Includes recipes. 2001.

Summer Moon RC 53732
by Jill Marie Landis
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Kate Whittington, who grew up in a Maine orphanage, impulsively answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride for Reed Benton of Texas. But when she arrives, she discovers that her husband knows nothing about her. And he has just recovered his son who was captured by the Comanche years earlier. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight RC 53734
by James Redfield
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Author of The Celestine Prophecy (RC 38075) continues his quest for spiritual enlightenment. As he travels from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Lhasa, Tibet, in search of Shambhala (a.k.a. Shangri-La), he encounters many perils in the Himalayas. Sequel to The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision (RC 42041). 1999.

Of Sound Mind RC 53735
by Jean Ferris
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
High school senior Theo, who interprets spoken English into sign language for his domineering mother, resents her monopoly of his time. With the support and encouragement of Ivy, whose father is deaf, Theo acknowledges the need to develop his own talents. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Ride a Dark Horse RC 53742
by Laura Moore
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Horsewoman Cassie Miller stopped training for the Olympics to adopt her late brother's twins. Now, five years later, the three move to Virginia when Cassie is hired to train a champion jumper. Cassie falls in love with her boss, Caleb Wells, but Caleb's ex-wife intervenes. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

Wild Orchids RC 53743
by Karen Robards
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
After her mother's death, Kansas school teacher Lora Harding is vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, when she is carjacked by a handsome former DEA agent who is on the run. Max Maxwell takes Lora to his jungle hideout, where the two fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1986.

The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain RC 53746
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
While visiting Paris, Bishop Blackie Ryan of Chicago is asked to investigate the disappearance of a beloved charismatic priest called Jean-Claude. Father Ryan hires a young musician-beggar, Marie-Bernadette, to translate for him. But not everyone is eager to locate the missing man. 2001.

Darker than Amber RC 53747
by John D. MacDonald
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Travis McGee pulls a lovely Eurasian woman from what was meant to be her watery grave, and he learns that it was her friends and not her enemies who pushed her off a bridge. So McGee investigates. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1966.

The Penny Ferry RC 53749
by Rick Boyer
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
Oral surgeon Doc Adams investigates his courier's murder. He discovers that the death is connected to the 1920s case of Italian immigrants Sacco and Vanzetti, the Cosa Nostra, and powerful Massachusetts politicians. Some violence and some strong language. 1984.

To Love a Man RC 53750
by Karen Robards
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Maryland journalist Lisa Collins is rescued from armed guerrillas in revolutionary southern Rhodesia by soldier-of-fortune Sam Eastman. They begin an illicit and passionate love affair, but once back in America their disparate lifestyles threaten to break them apart. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1985.

The Night Horseman RC 53753
by Max Brand
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Untamed (RC 50459), Whistling Dan, a wild spirit of the desert, has won the heart of Miss Kate Cumberland. Now she struggles to make him settle down, while he still feels the call to adventure with his favorite companions, stallion Satan and wolf dog Black Bart. Some strong language. 1920.

Conan the Usurper RC 53757
by Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague de Camp
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Four tales that include some of Conan's fiercest battles: "The Treasure of Tranicos"; "Wolves beyond the Border," which was never before published; "The Phoenix on the Sword"; and "The Secret Citadel." Follows Conan the Warrior (RC 22180). Some violence and some strong language. 1967.

Evidence of Mercy: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 53763
by Terri Blackstock
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Mounting debts following the death of lawyer Linda Barrett's father make it necessary for her to sell her plane, which she lovingly calls "Solitude." Wealthy, arrogant Jake Stevens wants to buy it. Disaster on a test flight becomes a catalyst for some expressly Christian lessons. Followed by Justifiable Means (RC 53764). 1995.

The Oath RC 53767
by John Lescroart
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Tim Markham, the head of a struggling San Francisco HMO, is murdered in his own hospital after surviving a hit-and-run accident. Homicide chief Abe Glitsky investigates while attorney Dismas Hardy (Glitsky's buddy) defends Dr. Eric Kensing, the prime suspect. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Psychohistorical Crisis RC 53771
by Donald Kingsbury
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
Eron Osa, a man of the 761st century, is condemned to the removal of his electronic familiar--a digital artificial memory implant--for a crime he cannot remember. Now he can barely function amid the complexities of advanced civilization on the planet Splendid Wisdom, so he must find ways to develop his unenhanced brain. 2001.

Catch as Cat Can RC 53778
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Just when the Crozet, Virginia, postmistress "Harry" Haristeen is welcoming the arrival of spring with her pets (cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and dog Tee Tucker), a local mechanic mysteriously dies. While they are investigating, Harry begins dating a handsome South American diplomat. Some strong language. 2002.

The English Assassin RC 53779
by Daniel Silva
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Kill Artist (RC 52432), Israeli spy Gabriel Allon discovers stolen works of art after he is accused of murdering Swiss banker Augustus Rolfe. He joins Rolfe's daughter, Anna, in uncovering the truth about her father's collection--while a killer stalks them. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Cry Dance RC 53786
by Kirk Mitchell
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Investigator Emmett Parker, a Comanche with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and rookie FBI agent Anna Turnipseed, a Modoc, investigate a Bureau of Land Management employee's murder on an Arizona reservation. They soon discover corruption within the tribes and the lucrative casino business. Violence and strong language. 1999.

Home for the Holidays RC 53796
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Baron Vincent Everett exacts revenge on his brother's missing business rival by evicting George Ascot's children before Christmas. When he meets beautiful, innocent Larissa Ascot, Vincent moves her to his home, planning to seduce her. Only he doesn't expect to fall in love. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.

The Honorable Prison RC 53799
by Lyll Becerra de Jenkins
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Marta's father is a journalist who writes against their South American dictator's policies. As a result, the entire family is imprisoned in an honorable prison--a house in the Andes mountains. Marta describes the ordeals they and their country endure. For junior and senior high readers. 1988.

Across the River and into the Trees RC 53810
by Ernest Hemingway
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In Hemingway's final novel, set in Venice near the end of World War II, an aging and battle-scarred American colonel finds a renewed spirit for life when he falls in love with a young Italian countess. Some strong language. 1950.

The Vicar's Daughter RC 53813
by Eva Rutland
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
When Reverend Frame becomes ill, his daughter Christina asks Lord Aylesbury for help, but for his help he demands a hard bargain: that she wed his wayward son, Domenic Stanhope. Poles apart initially, the selfish rake with a roving eye and his spirited bride, who rescues the downtrodden, become a loving couple. 1990.

Deadlock: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery RC 53819
by Sara Paretsky
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Chicago private detective V.I. "Vic" Warshawski mourns her cousin's death when ex-hockey star Boom Boom is discovered floating. Investigating further, Vic discovers that Boom Boom was privy to dangerous secrets involving the Great Lakes shipping industry, and his death may not have been an accident. Some strong language. 1984.

Pistol in His Pocket RC 53823
by Olivia M. Rupprecht
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
While out rock climbing, nurse Lori Morgan discovers the body of a man frozen in ice. With help, she takes the block of ice home and begins to thaw him out. When Noble Zhivago finally awakes, Lori hopes he can help heal her sorrow. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1995.

Cameron RC 53844
by William Shambaugh
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette (Reissue)
Frank Cameron has neglected his small ranch since his wife died. But then neighbor Jim Dahlman, a big cattleman, burns Cameron's property and shoots him in the leg. Riled into action, with the help of his three proud and dangerous sons Cameron determines to regain what is rightfully his. Some strong language. 1981.

The Mallen Streak RC 53886
by Catherine Cookson
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Thomas Mallen built a manor in the English Midlands in 1767. Each of his many sons, sired in and out of marriage over the years, inherited a white streak in the hair. In 1851 financial recklessness brings ruin to the family. Followed by The Mallen Girl (RC 51110). Some strong language. 1973.

Call for the Dead RC 53889
by John Le Carré
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
George Smiley investigates the apparent suicide of British foreign officer Samuel Fennan, who had recently been cleared of charges of communism. 1961.

Die upon a Kiss RC 53892
by Barbara Hambly
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
New Orleans, 1835. Benjamin January, a "free black" surgeon and musician, is employed by an opera company whose financial investor is murdered--presumably because of the production of Othello. As January investigates, the multicultural milieu of the city complicates matters. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

World's End RC 53897
by Joan D. Vinge
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
BZ Gundhalinu had played an important role in helping Moon Dawntreader become the Summer Queen (RC 34560). Later BZ is reassigned to World's End on planet Four and fears he will never see Moon again. However, his search for his brothers on Four will lead to many unexpected changes. Strong language and some violence. 1984.

The Pride of the Peacock RC 53899
by Victoria Holt
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Britain, 1890s. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Clavering marries a mining executive to salvage the family name and fortune. Back in her husband's native Australia, Jessica encounters mystery and evil surrounding a rare opal. She also discovers her growing love for her husband. 1976.

Authorized Personnel Only RC 53904
by Barbara D'Amato
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Chicago police officers Norm Bennis and Suze Figueroa are tracking a serial killer when a child molester, unbeknownst to Figueroa and seeking revenge, begins living in the attic of her family's old Victorian house. Violence and strong language. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2000.

The Flame and the Flower RC 53906
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes (Reissue)
London, 1799. Captain Brandon Birmingham is forced to marry beautiful orphan Heather Simmons. He takes her home to Charleston, South Carolina. There Heather adjusts to life in the colonies until her past catches up with her. Followed by The Elusive Flame (RC 47316). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1972.

On Beulah Height: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery RC 53907
by Reginald Hill
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
The disappearance of a young girl mimics crimes from fifteen years ago when three girls were lost just before a reservoir was built. Now a drought leaves old landmarks available for clues. Detective Andy Dalziel remembers the earlier disappearances and vows to find the current perpetrator. Some strong language. 1998.

Stories and Texts for Nothing RC 53908
by Samuel Beckett
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Three short stories and thirteen vignettes by 1969 Nobel Prize-winning Irish writer. Originally published in French in 1958 and later translated by the author. 1967.

Second Thyme Around RC 53910
by Katie Fforde
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Market gardener Perdita Dylan is horrified when she discovers that her ex-husband Lucas Gillespie has become the chef at a local hotel. Until now, living with her elderly godmother in the English countryside has been ideal--or so she thought. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

On Green Dolphin Street RC 53943
by Sebastian Faulks
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Washington, D.C.; 1960. Mary van der Linden, the proper wife of an alcoholic British diplomat, embarks on an affair with New York reporter Frank Renzo. The rest of her family, as well as America, is falling apart. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

The Redemption of Sarah Cain RC 53947
by Beverly Lewis
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Sarah is upset when she has to leave her Oregon real estate business to attend her sister's funeral in Pennsylvania. Ivy, an Amish convert, left behind five orphaned children, naming Sarah as their guardian. But Sarah is neither religious nor motherly. 2000.

Love, Etc. RC 53948
by Julian Barnes
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Ten years after Talking It Over (RC 34498), Gillian, married to Oliver and mother of two, debates the role of love in her life as Stuart, her first husband and Oliver's former best friend, moves back into their lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000.

Tripwire RC 53949
by Lee Child
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, now a Key West drifter, discovers that someone wants him dead. He finds his late commanding officer's daughter, and the two become targets when the true identity of a disfigured Vietnam vet threatens to be revealed. Violence and strong language. 1999.

Forests of the Heart RC 53951
by Charles De Lint
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
In her mid-twenties Bettina San Miguel leaves her desert homeland for a northern art colony. There the presence of los lobos draws her into the mythic world of the past, where Celtic spirits followed Irish immigrants and met the resident Indian and Mexican spiritual forces. 2000.

Venus RC 53953
by Ben Bova
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
On his 100th birthday, Martin Humphries announces a large cash prize to whoever retrieves his eldest son's remains from the hellish surface of Venus. Martin manipulates his despised younger son, Van, to take up the challenge in competition with Lars Fuchs, an asteroid miner. Some strong language. 2000.

Taps RC 53955
by Willie Morris
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old fatherless Swayze is living in the small town of Fisk's Landing, Mississippi, when the Korean War breaks out. Over the years Swayze plays taps at the numerous military funerals for the local boys, falls in love, and witnesses adult affairs and tragedies. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001.

A Purple Place for Dying RC 54000
by John D. MacDonald
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Private detective Travis McGee leaves Florida to assist Mona Yeoman to obtain her inheritance from her stingy older husband. But after Mona is murdered in front of him, McGee is left searching for her killer. 1994 introduction by Carl Hiaasen. Some violence and some strong language. 1964.

Roscoe RC 54024
by William Kennedy
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Roscoe Conway, although active for several decades in the colorful Albany political machine, now wants to leave it as the 1945 elections near. Surprising personal and political challenges, however, including the influence of his cohorts, conspire to keep him involved. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Kiln People RC 54042
by David Brin
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
In a future world, a human consciousness sends "dittos"-- clay, disposable, duplicate bodies--to handle irksome chores. Private investigator Albert Morris, using his "dittos" for field work, takes on bootleggers making illegal copies of a famous actress. And then the dilemmas multiply. Some strong language. 2002.

Dream Country RC 54048
by Luanne Rice
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Daisy Tucker flies to Wyoming to find her runaway sixteen-year-old daughter, Sage, whom she suspects will show up at her father's ranch. Once there, Daisy and her ex-husband, James, begin to reclaim the love they lost after Sage's twin brother, Jake, disappeared at age three. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

The Pursuit RC 54066
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Viscount Lincoln Ross Burnett returns to Scotland after nineteen years where he falls in love with Melissa MacGregor, who is searching for a suitable husband. But the Burnetts are feuding with Melissa's sixteen uncles. Sequel to Say You Love Me (RC 43553). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.

Bugles in the Afternoon RC 54073
by Ernest Haycox
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
American Civil War aftermath. Kern Shafter hung up his uniform after Appomattox, swearing never to fight again. But after ten years he changes his mind in order to settle a score with a superior officer. And nothing is going to stop him. Some violence. 1943.

The Shape of Snakes RC 54077
by Minette Walters
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
It has been twenty years since Mrs. Ranelagh found her black neighbor, "Mad Annie" Butts, who had Tourette's syndrome, dying in a gutter. Having recently returned to England, Ranelagh seeks the truth--causing disharmony among her former neighbors--and revenge. Some strong language. 2001.

I Don't Want to Go to Jail RC 54080
by Jimmy Breslin
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Satirical tale of the twilight of the New York Mafia. Fausti "the Fist" Dellacava has run the mob's operation in Greenwich Village for decades. When he is arrested he fakes insanity to avoid jail time. Meanwhile, because of his family, the Fist's nephew and namesake can't find legitimate work. Violence and strong language. 2001.

Summer Light RC 54087
by Luanne Rice
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
3 cassettes
Lonely single-mother May Taylor has a rocky new marriage with French-Canadian hockey star Martin Cartier, who struggles with his tragic past. May's six-year-old clairvoyant daughter, Kylie, tries to heal them. The child's insights help them cope after Martin is blinded by an injury. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover RC 54092
by John Le Carré
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Aldo Cassidy, a wealthy London businessman bored with his way of life, becomes infatuated with a glamorous bohemian couple--a writer named Shamus and his beautiful wife, Helen. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1979.

Showdown at Yellow Butte RC 54095
by Louis L'Amour
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Tom Kedrick is hired to ramrod Alton Burwick's mob in clearing the range of squatters during a New Mexico landgrab. He ends up, however, siding with the settlers to prevent a bloodbath and to stop the illegal schemes of Burwick's land company. 1953.

The Kind of Love That Saves You RC 54097
by Amy Yurk
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
After five years of marriage Sarah is happy to become pregnant. In a series of journal entries to her unborn baby she relates the events of her beloved husband's death, her estrangement from her childhood friend Calista, and the unexpected support she receives from a new neighbor. 2000.

The Stainless Steel Rat for President RC 54114
by Harry Harrison
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Jim diGriz--aka The Stainless Steel Rat--is sent by the Special Corps to the corrupt planet Paraiso-Aqui. His mission is to restore democracy. With the help of his wife, Angelina, and twin sons, Jim runs for office. 1982.

Gone for Good RC 54162
by Harlan Coben
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
At his mother's deathbed in New Jersey, Will Klein learns that his brother Ken, an accused murderer, is still alive. Meanwhile Will's lover is found dead in New Mexico. When the FBI becomes involved, Will begins his own search into the past. Strong language and some violence. 2002.

If Looks Could Kill RC 54169
by Kate White
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
New York crime writer Bailey Weggins helps her friend (and boss), magazine editor-in-chief Cat Jones, discover who poisoned her nanny. Cat fears that she herself was the target as Bailey uncovers adultery, jealousy, and back stabbing among the city's literary elite. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Rebound RC 54241
by Eric Walters
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
On the first day of eighth grade Sean gets into a fight with David, a new kid in a wheelchair. The two gradually become buddies because of their mutual love of basketball and a growing interest in girls. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

From a Buick 8 RC 54687
by Stephen King
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
It looked like an ordinary eight-cylinder 1954 Buick Roadmaster abandoned at a Pennsylvania gas station. But within hours, an investigating policeman has inexplicably vanished. Hoping to keep things quiet, the troopers put the car under lock and key. But it has a malevolent life of its own. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002.

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

Toys! Amazing Stories behind Some Great Inventions RC 51518
by Don Wulffson
read by Len Mailloux
1 cassette
Discusses the histories of some favorite playthings. The electric train was first used as an animated window display to move toys around. The invention of the super ball led to naming the Super Bowl. Silly Putty is a failed attempt to make a rubber substitute. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Greece RC 51537
by Hong Nam Yeoh
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Provides an overview of this ancient country in southern Europe, including its history, government, people, and culture. Includes information on famous Greeks, their language, the Olympic Games, and the country's relations with the United States. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.

The Clock RC 51591
by Trent Duffy
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Beginning with the Babylonians, who developed an actual calendar, Duffy chronicles the history of measuring time, from the use of sundials through the development of mechanical and digital clocks. Discusses how keeping time has become so important in our lives. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.

Easter Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic Past RC 51592
by Caroline Arnold
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Relates what archaeologists have learned about the huge carved stone statues called moai, which are unique to Easter Island. Describes the formation, geography, and history of this sixty-four-square-mile island--the most isolated inhabited place on earth--located in the Pacific Ocean. For grades 3-6. 2000.

Liberty RC 51593
by Lynn Curlee
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Describes the various stages of planning and work that went into the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Discusses its origins as a gift from France to its final placement in New York Harbor, where it stands as a famous symbol of the United States. For grades 3-6. 2000.

Mummies, Bones, and Body Parts RC 51594
by Charlotte Wilcox
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Describes various mummies--bodies preserved by glaciers, deserts, peat bogs, and mountains, as well as by human intention--from all over the world. Explains why anthropologists study these remains and what scientists learn from them besides how old they are. Conflicting attitudes toward the dead are discussed. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Soldiers, Cavaliers, and Planters: Settlers of the Southeastern Colonies RC 51734
by Kieran Doherty
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of founders and influential settlers of the southeastern colonies of North America. Includes Pedro Menéndez de Avilés of Spanish Florida, Sir Walter Raleigh of the "lost colony" of Roanoke, the Calverts of Maryland, James Oglethorpe of Georgia, and others. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.

Puritans, Pilgrims, and Merchants: Founders of the Northeastern Colonies RC 51743
by Kieran Doherty
read by Jeremy Gage
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of founders and popular leaders of several northeastern colonies, including William Bradford and John Winthrop of Massachusetts, Peter Stuyvesant of New York, Roger Williams of Rhode Island, Thomas Hooker of Connecticut, John Wheelwright of New Hampshire, William Penn of Pennsylvania, and puritan dissident Anne Hutchinson. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.

Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) RC 52047
by Kathleen Krull
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of twenty powerful women--queens, warriors, prime ministers, revolutionary leaders, Indian chiefs, and first ladies--and how they triumphed. While focusing on daring deeds, Krull also includes events of human interest, such as Cleopatra looting foreign libraries to add to her world-famous collection in Alexandria. For grades 3-6. 2000.

Native Americans of the Northeast RC 52422
by Stuart A. Kallen
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Discusses Native American tribes--such as the Abenaki, Wampanoag, Pequot, Mohican, and Delaware--of what is now the northeastern United States. Covers their history, daily lives, culture, religion, and conflicts with early European colonists. Summarizes their history through the twentieth century. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

Glaciers RC 52598
by Roy A. Gallant
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Describes glaciers--differentiating between ice sheets and valley glaciers--and icebergs. Explains their formation, movement, and effect on the landscape. Discusses famous glaciers around the world and how and why scientists study ice. For grades 3-6. 1999.

Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters RC 52743
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
Portraits of ten African American women who advanced the causes of women's rights and racial justice: Sojourner Truth, Biddy Mason, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ella Josephine Baker, Dorothy Irene Height, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Shirley Chisholm. For grades 4-7. Coretta Scott King Honor. 2000.

Peyton Manning: Passing Legacy RC 53487
by Joe Frisaro
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Traces the career of the Indianapolis Colts' quarterback whose father, Archie, was also a National Football League champion. Describes Peyton's training program, leadership qualities, and his decision to complete college before turning pro. For grades 5-8. 1999.

Jolliet and Marquette: Explorers of the Mississippi River RC 53686
by Daniel E. Harmon
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Describes the travels of French explorers Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Jolliet, a trader, who sailed down the Mississippi River in 1673 hoping to find a westward route across America. For grades 6-9. 2002.

Fighting for Honor: Japanese Americans and World War II RC 53692
by Michael L. Cooper
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Examines the history of the Japanese in the United States, focusing on their treatment during World War II. Discusses the mass relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps and their distinguished service in the American military. Some strong language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life RC 53721
by Mae Jemison
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Memoir of the first African American woman astronaut, who traveled aboard the Endeavour space shuttle on September 12, 1992. Describes her childhood; education, including a medical degree; time in the Peace Corps in Africa; and NASA training. For grades 6-9. 2001.

World Holidays: A Watts Guide for Children RC 53729
by Heather Moehn
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Brief descriptions of religious and secular holidays celebrated around the world. Includes Japan's Children's Day, Mexico's Day of the Dead, the Muslim world's Ramadan, and the United States' observances of Halloween, April Fools' Day, and Pearl Harbor Day. Also describes various calendars. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. RC 53739
by David A. Adler
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Describes the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader and minister who died in 1968. First chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2001.

Ranchers, Homesteaders, and Traders: Frontiersmen of the South-Central States RC 53798
by Kieran Doherty
read by Randy Atcher
1 cassette
Describes the settlement of America's south-central region through the lives of seven frontiersmen: Daniel Boone in Kentucky, Stephen Austin and Sam Houston in Texas, Henry de Tonty in Arkansas, Auguste Chouteau in Missouri, John Sevier in Tennessee, and Eli Thayer in Kansas. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.

Beyond the Sea of Ice: The Voyages of Henry Hudson RC 53841
by Joan Elizabeth Goodman
read by David Myers
1 cassette
Describes English explorer Henry Hudson's four voyages between 1607 and 1611 searching for a passage to the Orient through North America. Explains that he eventually ended up on the river that bears his name, at what is now New York City. For grades 4-7. 1999.

A Long and Uncertain Journey: The 27,000-Mile Voyage of Vasco da Gama RC 53842
by Joan Elizabeth Goodman
read by David Myers
1 cassette
Describes the voyage in 1497 of the Portuguese captain who, in search of precious spices, became the first European to sail around Africa to India. For grades 4-7. 2001.

The Rules to Be Cool: Etiquette and Netiquette RC 53863
by Karla Dougherty
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Encourages good manners as a way of life rather than just detailed lists of do's and don'ts. Emphasizes courtesy and kindness at home, at school, and in public and social settings. Includes a chapter on polite use of the Internet. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter RC 53869
by Allan Zola Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Guide to everything magical in the first four Harry Potter books. Presents the folklore, mythology, and history behind objects, spells, and creatures in Harry's world. Discusses arithmancy--one of Hermione's favorite subjects--the hippogriff, the invisibility cloak, runes, and the unicorn, among other items. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Cool Stuff: Things to Make and Do RC 53883
by Jennifer Traig and Julianne Balmain
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
A straightforward how-to manual of projects that can be accomplished in less than one day. Presents simple ways to decorate household objects or personalize belongings. Provides lists of materials needed with step-by-step directions for completing the product. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Ancient Chinese Dynasties RC 53902
by Eleanor J. Hall
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Traces the rule of ancient clans in China from 2000 B.C. to A.D. 221. Discusses their culture, history, conflicts, and society, as well as their artifacts. Includes information on written and spoken language, Confucianism, and Taoism. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.

Carver: A Life in Poems RC 53915
by Marilyn Nelson
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Award-winning poet's series of poems portraying incidents in the life of multitalented George Washington Carver (1864?-1943), the botanist and inventor. Covers his start as an orphaned slave eager for education, his friendship with Booker T. Washington, and his career as a researcher at Tuskegee Institute. For grades 6-9. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2001.

Philippines RC 53923
by Jessie Wee
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Summarizes the people, history, culture, geography, climate, and economy of the Philippines. Made up of more than seven thousand islands, the country is the third-largest English-speaking land in the world and the only nation in Asia whose population mostly practices Christianity. For grades 5-8. 1999.

Thailand RC 53979
by Frances Wilkins
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Describes the history, people, customs, and religion of the southeast Asian country of Thailand. Explains how the agricultural and mineral resources contribute to its prosperity. For grades 5-8. 2000.

The Brothers Grimm: Two Lives, One Legacy RC 54234
by Donald R. Hettinga
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
A biography of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who devoted many years to traveling around Germany collecting fairy tales and legends. Describes their upbringing and career and places them in the framework of early-nineteenth-century European political and social events. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.

Earthquakes RC 54239
by Mark Maslin
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Describes all aspects of earthquakes including their causes, detection, and measurement. Explains the Richter scale and modified Mercalli scale, scope of subsequent disasters, tsunamis, relief and rescue operations, and earthquake prediction. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Valentine's Day RC 54401
by Alice K. Flanagan
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Explains how the holiday celebrating people in love got its name and why cupids, hearts, flowers, and cards figure in the traditions of February 14. Suggests ways to mark this special day. For grades 2-4. 2002.

The Mysterious Ocean Highway: Benjamin Franklin and the Gulf Stream RC 54402
by Deborah Heiligman
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Describes the discoveries and study of the Gulf Stream from colonial times to the twenty-first century, including Benjamin Franklin's interest in speeding up the mail between Europe and the New World. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Cassettes Fiction

Silent to the Bone RC 51532
by E.L. Konigsburg
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
After screaming for his baby half-sister's au pair, thirteen-year-old Branwell Zamborska loses his ability to speak. Accused of dropping the infant, the boy is sent to a detention center. Then Branwell's friend Connor uncovers the real reason behind his silence. For grades 6-9. 2000.

A Is for Aarrgh! RC 51533
by William J. Brooke
read by Liz Solar
1 cassette
Caveman Brog is frustrated when his tribe's inability to understand his gestured orders results in humorously botched hunts. Brog's embarrassment over his small useless son, Mog, disappears when Mog teaches the tribe their first words. A strange, inquisitive girl inspires Mog to create even more words. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm RC 51581
by Eric A. Kimmel
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
A story for each night of Hanukkah about Chelm, a town where the people are either foolish or strangely wise, depending on which version of the title piece-- "The Jar of Fools"--one believes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000.

Zelda and Ivy One Christmas RC 51582
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
While helping their neighbor Mrs. Brownlie make cookies, Zelda and Ivy decide what they want for Christmas. When the fox sisters get home, they begin to wonder if the Christmas elves will leave a gift for Mrs. Brownlie, and decide to make a present for her. For grades 2-4. 2000.

Matilda Bone RC 52441
by Karen Cushman
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
After being comfortably housed and receiving a religious education from Father Leufredus, fourteen-year-old orphaned Matilda is sent to work for Red Peg, the bonesetter. Still focused on prayer and souls, Matilda blunders her way into the practical everyday world of medieval England. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Death at Devil's Bridge RC 52741
by Cynthia DeFelice
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Ben--last seen in Devil's Bridge (RC 37491)--and his best friend Jeff are lured into trouble by their desire to be "cool." A teen tourist on their home island of Martha's Vineyard disappears, others are robbed, and the boys become unwitting drug runners. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.

The Forgotten Door RC 52935
by Alexander Key
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
When Little Jon falls through a "door" in the universe, he hits his head. Coming to on the planet Earth, he doesn't remember who he is or where is home. His ability to read minds guides him to a friendly family but also targets him for danger. For grades 4-7. 1965.

Facing the Future: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 4 RC 53125
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their attention to events they may face during the Tribulation. Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel to Through the Flames (RC 53124). For grades 5-8. 1998.

Nicolae High: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 5 RC 53126
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their reopened schools--now known as Global Community Middle School and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (RC 53125). For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages RC 53278
by Leo Buscaglia
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
As Freddie learns about the changing seasons along with the other leaves on a tall tree, he discovers the delicate balance between life and death. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1982.

The Star Fisher RC 53421
by Laurence Yep
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
When Joan Lee's family moves from Ohio to West Virginia in the 1920s, they plan to open a laundry. But as the first Chinese people in a small rural town, they face unanticipated problems. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Dream Soul RC 53422
by Laurence Yep
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In 1927, as her first Christmas in West Virginia approaches, Joan Lee hopes her tradition-minded Chinese parents will permit the family to celebrate the holiday with their American landlady. Continues the story of the Lees' cultural adjustments begun in The Star Fisher (RC 53421). For grades 4-7. 2000.

The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier RC 53440
by Jim Murphy
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
In 1863, a sixteen-year-old orphan and misfit joins up with G Company of the New York Volunteers. Assigned to record the company's history, he keeps a journal in which he describes the hardships of camp life, friendships with fellow soldiers, and fear of the battlefield. For grades 5-8. 1998.

Tales from Earthsea RC 53468
by Ursula K. Le Guin
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Contains five tales providing background to Le Guin's Earthsea novels. The short novella, "Finder," reveals how the school on Roke was founded. Another tale relates the story of a young man who would rather be a musician than a mage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

Alice Alone RC 53488
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Alice and her friends look forward to starting high school and joining in the extracurricular activities. But Alice's boyfriend, Patrick, breaks her heart when he becomes interested in a new girl in town. Sequel to The Grooming of Alice (RC 50489). For grades 6-9. 2001.

The Stolen Lake RC 53652
by Joan Aiken
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In the nineteenth-century, on her way to England from Nantucket aboard a British man-o'-war, Dido Twite has many adventures when the ship is diverted to the land of New Cumbria in the southern hemisphere. A sequel to Nightbirds on Nantucket (RC 50622) or can be read separately. For grades 5-8. 1981.

A Single Shard RC 53670
by Linda Sue Park
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Tree-ear, an orphan in twelfth-century Korea, spends most of his time foraging for food for himself and Crane-man, an older companion. Tree-ear takes advantage of a mishap in master potter Min's yard to become his apprentice, learning a craft and gaining unforeseen rewards. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 2001.

Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba RC 53722
by Patricia McKissack
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Nzingha writes in her diary about her life as a sixteenth-century West African princess. She loves to hunt and hopes one day to lead her kingdom against the invasion of the Portuguese slave traders. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile RC 53737
by Kristiana Gregory
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety, especially since her father is in hiding after experiencing attempts on his life. She also confides her hopes to survive and become queen of Egypt. For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Other Wind RC 53745
by Ursula K. Le Guin
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Sequel to Tehanu (RC 32958). Alder, a sorcerer, has been having terrible dreams since the death of his wife, Lily--he sees her and others reaching out to him. His dreams will lead to the transformation of Earthsea. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.

The Minstrel's Melody RC 53804
by Eleanora E. Tate
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the African American child learns that lynching has affected her family. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Parsifal's Page RC 53805
by Gerald Morris
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
In the days of King Arthur, eleven-year-old Piers becomes page to Parsifal, a rustic and untutored youth on a quest for knighthood. Their journey reveals important secrets about their families and truths about themselves. For grades 5-8. 2001.

The Graduation of Jake Moon RC 53812
by Barbara Park
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Eighth-grader Jake Moon struggles to cope with changes in his beloved grandfather, who is rapidly deteriorating from Alzheimer's disease. Jake considers the elderly man's strange behavior an embarrassment but gradually becomes reconciled. For grades 5-8. 2000.

No More Dead Dogs RC 53822
by Gordon Korman
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is given detention for telling the absolute truth even when it hurts his English teacher's feelings. Sentenced to attend school play rehearsals, he becomes involved in spite of himself and makes some creative changes. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Fair Weather RC 53829
by Richard Peck
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Three youngsters travel from an Illinois farm to Chicago in 1893 to visit their Aunt Euterpe and the world's fair. Their escapades at the fair and the differences between country and city ways provide Lottie, Rosie, Buster, their grandfather, and even their aunt with life-changing experiences. For grades 5-8. 2001.

A Sailor Returns RC 53830
by Theodore Taylor
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Evan, an eleven-year-old boy with a club foot, is delighted when his long-lost grandfather comes to visit in 1914. He bonds with this man, who takes him fishing and also walks with a limp. But the old sailor has a secret--revealed after a neighbor is murdered. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia RC 53876
by Caroline Janover
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Josh has just moved to New Jersey and is worried about starting fifth grade because he has a learning disability and will be in a special class. Josh's dyslexia causes teasing and bullying, but he gains respect and friendship for characteristics that really count. For grades 4-7. 1988.

How Many Days until Tomorrow? RC 53877
by Caroline Janover
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Josh, who has dyslexia, and his older brother, Simon, spend the summer on a remote island off the coast of Maine with their grandparents. Josh enjoys his outdoor adventures and proves himself in unexpected ways. Sequel to Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia (RC 53876). For grades 4-7. 2000.

Grandmas Trick-or-Treat RC 53914
by Emily Arnold McCully
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
On Halloween, Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on anything, take Pip and her friends trick-or-treating. The kids aren't having much fun, but their trick on the grandmas has a surprise ending for them all. For grades K-3. 2001.

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor RC 53917
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When she is eleven years old, Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King Henry VIII of England, begins her three-year series of diary entries. She celebrates holidays and birthdays, relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies, and agonizes over her father's health. For grades 5-8. 1999.

Notes from a Liar and Her Dog RC 53918
by Gennifer Choldenko
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Antonia "Ant" MacPherson, stuck between two perfect sisters, is always in trouble and lies constantly. She copes by pretending that she has real parents somewhere else and by loving her dog. A thoughtful teacher and a best friend try to help. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Breaking Through RC 53946
by Francisco Jiménez
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Francisco describes his family's migrant-worker problems in southern California, their deportation to Mexico, and their legal reentry to the United States. He discusses his desire for education in the face of hardships and prejudice. Sequel to The Circuit (RC 46960). For grades 5-8. 2001.

Wagons Westward: The Old Trail to Santa Fe RC 54083
by Armstrong Sperry
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
In 1846, fifteen-year-old Jonathan Starbuck leaves the security of Independence, Missouri, on horseback seeking the adventure and freedom of the trail. Inspired by a guide, Pierre Leroux, Jonathan heads west with gambler Black Jack Bannock's wagon train. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1936.

The Ransom of Mercy Carter RC 54094
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
In 1704, eleven-year-old Mercy is captured by Mohawk Indians when her Puritan village is attacked. She is marched through the wilderness to Canada where she learns native ways and the Catholic faith. Will she ever be rescued? Based on a true story. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2001.

The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye RC 54229
by Bruce Hale
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Shirley Chameleon hires fellow fourth-grader Chet Gecko to solve the case of her missing first-grader brother, Billy. Chet uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon the school football team. For grades 3-6. 2000.

Run the Blockade RC 54233
by G. Clifton Wisler
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Liverpool, England; 1863. Fatherless fourteen-year-old Henry Severn becomes a ship's boy aboard a blockade runner headed for Confederate North Carolina. But after some successful trips, the crew is captured by the Yankees, and Henry lands in a New York jail. Based on a true story. For grades 5-8. 2000.

Adrift RC 54237
by Allan Baillie
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
While playing pirates with his little sister, Sally, and her cat, Nebu, in an old crate he finds on the beach, Flynn suddenly discovers that they are adrift on the sea. And Flynn must somehow keep them all alive. For grades 4-7. 1983.

Rain Is Not My Indian Name RC 54361
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Eighth-grader Rain withdraws in grief after her close friend Galen dies in an accident. Gradually she realizes that her brother's girlfriend is pregnant and needs an ally and that photographing her aunt's summer Indian Camp may hamper reconnecting to her community and herself. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Foreign Language Books

Spanish

Primeros Casos de Poirot (Hercule Poirot's Early Cases) RC 52971
por Agatha Christie
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Una antología de dieciocho cuentos en que luce el sagaz y afable detective belga, presentándole por primera vez a los aficionados de la novela policíaca por todo el mundo. (A collection of eighteen of the short stories that introduced the shrewd little Belgian detective to mystery fans all over the world.) 1998.

Todos los Santos: Reflexiones Diarias sobre Santos, Profetas y Testigos de Nuestro Tiempo (All Saints: Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses of Our Times) RC 52977
por Robert Ellsberg
leído por María Pino
7 cassettes en 2 envases
Un compendio de 365 perfiles breves, uno para cada día del año, sobre los santos y otras personas antiguas y modernas cuyas vidas y mensajes relucen como canales de la gracia en los modos más sorprendientes. Incluye perfiles de los santos canonizados así como figuras importantes como Mohandas Gandhi, Anne Frank y César Chávez.(A hagiography of ancient and modern "men and women whose lives and messages...speak to the spiritual needs of our day." Profiles not only formally canonized saints but also people who evinced "heroic sanctity," such as Mohandas Gandhi, Anne Frank, and Cesar Chavez.) 2001.

Trece Sentidos (Thirteen Senses) RC 52981
por Victor Villaseñor
leído por Juan Ramírez
5 cassettes
Abriendo con las bodas de oro de Lupe y Salvador, la familia Villaseñor vive con la pobreza, volencia y perjuicios de la gran Depresión en el sur de California. La familia se sostiene con amor, humor y alegría de vivir. Sigue a Lluvia de Oro (RC 50714). Contiene descripciones de índole sexual, de violencia y lenguaje injurioso. [As Lupe and Salvador Villaseñor celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, their Mexican American family, with love and humor, perseveres through the poverty, violence, and prejudices of depression-ridden southern California. Sequel to Lluvia de Oro (RC 50714). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence.] 2001.

Internet para Todos (Internet for Everyone) RC 52982
por Jaime A. Restrepo
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
Una guía actualizada que explica paso por paso lo que es el Internet y cómo usarlo. Abarca información acerca de la historia del Internet, cómo funciona el Internet, los navegadores y navegando el Web, el envío y recibo de correo electrónico, y recomendaciones de seguridad. (An up-to-date, step-by-step guide for using and taking advantage of the Internet. Chapters detail the history and function of the Internet and explain how it works. Discusses navigating the Internet and surfing the Web, sending and receiving e-mail, and security concerns.) 1999.

En el Nombre de Salomé (In the Name of Salomé) RC 52984
por Julia Alvarez
leído por María Pino
3 cassettes
Novela histórica basada en la vida de Camila Henríquez, hija de la poeta dominicana Salomé Ureña de Henríquez (1850-1897). Madre e hija eran revolucionarios--Salomé por sus poemas patrióticos, y Camila por sus preferencias sexuales y por el hecho de que rechaza una jubilación seguro para ir a ser profesora in la Cuba castrista. Contiene algunas descripciones de índole sexual. [Historical novel based on the life of Camila Henríquez, daughter of the Dominican poet Salomé Ureña de Henríquez (1850-1897). Both mother and daughter were rebels: Salomé in her patriotic poems and Camila in her sexual preference and her relinquishment of a safe retirement to teach in Castro's Cuba. Some descriptions of sex.] 2002.

El Regalo (The Gift) RC 52985
por Danielle Steel
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
John y Elizabeth Whittaker son una familia feliz con sus dos hijos, Tom, de quince años y Annie, de cinco años. Pero Annie muere trágicamente, y la familia empieza a desintegrarse. Entonces conocen a Maribeth Robertson, una joven embarazada de dieciséis años que ha sido rechazado de su propria familia. Juntos forman una amistad especial, y el regalo de Maribeth les cambiará para siempre sus vidas. Contiene algunas descripciones de índole sexual y lenguaje injurioso. (The Whittakers seem to be a happy, lucky family. Daughter Annie dies, and the family falls apart. Son Tom, fifteen, meets Maribeth Robertson--sixteen, pregnant, thrown out of her home by her father--and forms a strong relationship with her that affects all the Whittakers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.) 1994.

Tan Veloz como el Deseo (Swift as Desire) RC 52987
por Laura Esquivel
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Mientras Júblio, el padre de Lluvia, se encuentra en su lecho de muerte, Lluvia quiere desentrañar el gran misterio de la larga riña entre su padre, Júbilo, y su madre, Lucha. Se trata de la vida agridulce de Júbilo, un telegrafista con el don especial e innato de poder escuchar y reconocer los deseos más íntimos de todo el mundo--salvo la mujer que adora. Contiene algunos descripciones de índole sexual y lenguaje injurioso.(As her father, Júbilo, lies on his deathbed, Lluvia tries to unravel the secret behind his estrangement from her mother, Lucha. Júbilo, who was a telegraph operator in Mexico, had a gift for communication with all except his wife. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.) 2001.

Harry Potter y el Cáliz de Fuego (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) RC 52975
por J.K. Rowling
leído por Juan Ramírez
5 cassettes
A sus catorce años, el joven mago Harry Potter espera ansiosamente despedirse de los Dursley, encontrarse con sus amigos Hermione y Ron, y asistir con ellos a los Mundiales de quidditch antes de iniciar el cuarto curso en Hogwarts. Pero sus enemigos no se olvidaron de él. Sigue a Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (RC50990). Para grados 4 a 7. [Now fourteen, the student wizard is eager to leave the Dursleys and join his friends Hermione and Ron for the Quidditch World Cup before beginning his fourth year at Hogwarts. But his enemies have not forgotten him. Sequel to Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (RC 50990). For grades 4-7.] 2001.

¡ Ya Llegan los Reyes Magos! (The Magi Are Coming!) RC 52988
por Georgina Lázaro
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Un poema que cuenta las preparaciones de un niño que espera la llegada de los Reyes Magos. Escribe una carta a los Reyes, celebra con su familia, va a dormir temprano, y se levanta en la madrugada para encontrar los maravillosos regalos de los Reyes Magos. Para grados K a 3. (A small boy helps make preparations for the arrival of the Magi, who bring Christmas gifts. He writes a letter to the Magi, celebrates with his family, goes to bed early, and gets up the next day to find wonderful gifts. Told in verse. For grades K-3.) 2001.

Talking Book Magazines

Cassette

American Heritage (8 issues)

Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)

Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)

The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August)

Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)

Bon Appetit (monthly)

Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)

Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating libraries, bimonthly)

Consumer Reports (monthly)

Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)

Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National Geographic World, monthly)

Diabetes Forecast (monthly)

Discover (monthly)

Ebony (monthly)

Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)

Flower and Garden (6 issues)

Foreign Affairs (6 issues)

Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)

Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)

Journal Français (French; monthly)

Magazine of the Month (monthly)

Money (monthly plus special issues)

The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)

The Nation (47 issues)

National Geographic (monthly)

National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one cassette with Cricket, monthly)

National Review (25 issues)

The New York Times Book Review (weekly)

Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July, December- January)

People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)

QST (monthly)

Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)

Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)

Selections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)

Smart Computing (monthly)

Sound & Vision (10 issues)

Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)

Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)

Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)

Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections from NLS News irregularly)

Teen People (10 issues)

Travel Holiday (10 issues)

True West (monthly)

U.S. News and World Report (weekly)

The Writer (12 issues)

Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)

NLS: Talking Book Topics

March-April 2003

Contents

In Brief

"Voyager" to enhance catalog searching

New magazine

New handbook offers guidance to law enforcement personnel

Correction

NLS works with BVA to support blinded veterans

Newsstand

Knitters' Internet group shares information.

Books for Adults

Cassettes Nonfiction

Cassettes Fiction

Books for Children

Cassettes Nonfiction

Cassettes Fiction

Foreign Language Books

Spanish

Talking Book Magazines

Cassette