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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 66, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 2000

Talking Book Topics
September-October 2000
Volume 66, Number 5

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped

_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
cassette, and disc formats and distributed free to blind and
physically handicapped individuals who participate in the
Library of Congress free reading program.  It lists recorded
books and magazines available through a network of
cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and
activities in library services.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles
recently added to the national collection, which contains
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and
self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of
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Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer
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      To order books, contact your local cooperating
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Library of Congress, Washington 2000

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 60-46157
ISSN 0039-9183


Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Books for Children

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Foreign Language Books

     Spanish

Talking Book Magazines

In Brief

For Younger Readers
For Younger Readers, 1998-1999, large-print
edition, has been sent to readers who ordered
it on the most recent patron survey.  It is
also available through your local library. 
Titles listed include recorded works of
nonfiction and fiction that were written
especially for children and young adult
readers.


Reminder:  TBT (November-December)--
last issue in FD format
Yet another reminder:  NLS's magazines and
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Talking Book Topics (TBT), will be shifted to
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Flexible-disc recordings of TBT will not be
produced after the November-December 2000
issue.  TBT will continue to be available in
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www.loc.gov/nls/tbt.  The braille edition
of Braille Book Review will retain the one-
line annotations.
     Patrons who now receive TBT on flexible
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Remembering Art Metzler
The American Printing House for the Blind
(APH) notes with regret the death of narrator
Art Metzler.  Known primarily for his work as
a radio and television documentary producer
and sportscaster, Metzler recorded more than
370 titles at APH since 1964.  His recordings
of military and political history and books
about sports are especially popular with NLS
patrons.


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
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Items mentioned, however, are not part of the
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endorsement.


Vision Community Services resource
list
Vision Community Services (VCS), a division
of the Massachusetts Association for the
Blind, has published the seventeenth edition
of its VCS Resource List.  The list
identifies more than 100 publications,
available in large print, in braille, and on
cassette, with information on eye diseases
and conditions, consumer organizations,
electronic reading and computer aids,
financial resources, recreation, and many
other topics.  The list is available without
charge from Vision Community Services, 23A
Elm Street, Watertown, MA 02472, or by
calling (617) 923-2790.


Computer and Web Resources for People
with Disabilities
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
announces the publication of Computer and Web
Resources for People with Disabilities: A
Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive
Technology.  The book helps define individual
needs, examine legislation, and locate
technological devices and other resources
appropriate for specific abilities and goals. 
The book's foreword is by physicist Stephen
Hawking.  
     ATA is a nationwide nonprofit
organization that provides assistance,
training, and support through more than forty
independent, community-based resource centers
across the country.  Computer and Web
Resources for People with Disabilities is
available from ATA, 2175 East Francisco
Boulevard, Suite L, San Rafael, CA 94901, or
by phoning 1-800-455-7970.  The cost is
$20.95 (paperback), $27.95 (spiral bound), or
$27.95 (ASCII diskette).  Shipping and
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for each additional copy.  For further
information phone 1-415-455-4575 or e-mail
ATAinfo@ATAccess.org.  
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_Books for Adults_
Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book
Topics_ were recently sent to cooperating
libraries.  The complete collection contains
books by many authors on fiction and
nonfiction subjects, including biographies,
classics, gothics, mysteries, romances, and
others.  Contact your cooperating library to
learn more about the wide range of books
available in the collection.Cassette books
are labeled with the code RC and play at
15/16 ips.  To order books, contact 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_

Finish Strong: Living the Values That Take
You the Distance.
RC 43654.
by Richard G. Capen.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Capen identifies personal values that lead to
success and that benefit family and
community. Each chapter focuses on a specific
value--such as character, humility, and
optimism--and includes comments from
political, business, and spiritual leaders
like Barbara Jordan and John Gardner. 1996.
RC 43654.
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Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and
Writer; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume
2, 1941-1952.
RC 46167.
by Thomas Merton.
read by Gordon Gould.
5 cassettes.
In these diaries the author tells of entering
the novitiate and adjusting to the ascetic
Trappist regimen. His comments reveal his
early impressions of the monastery, the
conflict he felt between writing and
contemplation, and his embrace of prayer and
solitude as a way of life. 1996.
RC 46167.
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Venus Revealed: A New Look below the Clouds
of Our Mysterious Twin Planet.
RC 46319.
by David Harry Grinspoon.
read by Len Mailloux.
3 cassettes.
Reviews the evolving concepts about the
planet Venus from early mythological
associations to modern scientific
discoveries. The author, who worked on the
1990 _Magellan_ space probe, describes the
task of mapping the surface of Venus and
explains the hostile environment of a planet
that is much less like the Earth than once
believed. 1997.
RC 46319.
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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some
Are So Rich and Some So Poor.
RC 46479.
by David S. Landes.
read by Bill Wallace.
6 cassettes.
Explores causes of the disparities in wealth
and health that exist among societies, "the
greatest single problem and danger facing the
world." Argues that a nation's prosperity
derives from industrial technology, nurtured
by supportive cultural values and
institutions. Avers that world peace depends
on the well-being of all people. 1998.
RC 46479.
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A Search for Solitude: Pursuing the Monk's
True Life; the Journals of Thomas Merton,
Volume 3, 1952-1960.
RC 46803.
by Thomas Merton.
read by Gordon Gould.
4 cassettes.
In these diaries the author reflects on the
monastic life, his spiritual and intellectual
interests, and his personal struggles to
balance solitude with social action outside
the monastery. Offers observations on nature,
religion, and philosophy. 1996.
RC 46803.
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Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century: A
Book by and for Women.
RC 47117.
by  Boston Women's Health Book Collective.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
12 cassettes in 2 containers.
This updated version of _The New Our Bodies,
Ourselves (RC 38308)_ discusses aspects of
women's health, including holistic medicine,
emotional well-being, relationships, sexual
behavior, and childbearing. Also includes
information concerning disabilities and
aging. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47117.
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Is the Temperature Rising? The Uncertain
Science of Global Warming.
RC 47135.
by S. George Philander.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
A scientific probe of global warming, which
involves the Earth's ability to adjust to an
atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases
that result from industrial and agricultural
activities. Explains the complex processes
involved and argues the case for prompt
action. 1998.
RC 47135.
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Making People's Music: Moe Asch and Folkways
Records.
RC 47147.
by Peter D. Goldsmith.
read by Lewis Grenville.
4 cassettes.
The story of Asch's founding of Folkways
Records and an account of his life from his
birth in Poland in 1905 to his death in
America in 1986. Describes how his recording
studio helped preserve musical and oral
traditions from the United States and other
countries. 1998.
RC 47147.
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Tonto's Revenge: Reflections on American
Indian Culture and Policy.
RC 47337.
by Rennard Strickland.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
In these essays, a Native American lawyer and
historian discusses the law in relation to
Native rights. He urges Natives to adhere to
their culture and spirituality. Discusses
Indian art, media image, and the ideals of
justice. 1997.
RC 47337.
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Older and Wiser: How to Maintain Peak Mental
Ability for as Long as You Live.
RC 47348.
by Richard M. Restak.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Neurologist and neuropsychiatrist Restak
maintains age does not bring inevitable
cognitive decline. He explains how normal
age-related brain changes differ from
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and
outlines steps to enhance the mature brain's
function. 1997.
RC 47348.
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A Piaget Primer: How a Child Thinks.
RC 47442.
by Dorothy G. Singer and Tracey A. Revenson.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
2 cassettes.
An introduction in nontechnical language to
Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
Explores the development of intelligence,
language, and both numerical and ethical
concepts. Uses comic strips and quotes
passages from children's literature to
clarify major points. Concludes with a
discussion on applying Piaget's theory in
learning situations. 1996.
RC 47442.
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII.
RC 47483.
by Alison Weir.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
5 cassettes.
Account of the six very different women who
married Henry VIII and the marks they made on
England's history. Weir discusses their
distinctive traits and how they handled their
primary responsibilities, which were to
produce heirs and to set high moral standards
for the kingdom. Companion to _The Children
of Henry VIII (RC 47484)_. 1991.
RC 47483.
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The Children of Henry VIII.
RC 47484.
by Alison Weir.
read by Corrie James.
4 cassettes.
Account of the lives of Henry VIII's three
children--Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I-
-and his great niece--Lady Jane Grey--all of
whom ascended to the throne. Weir emphasizes
their personal lives and the relationships
between them from 1547 to 1558. Companion to
_The Six Wives of Henry VIII (RC 47483)_. 1996.
RC 47484.
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Sisterhood of Spies: The Women of the OSS.
RC 47558.
by Elizabeth P. McIntosh.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
During World War II the author, a war
reporter, was recruited by the Office of
Strategic Services (OSS)--later the CIA--to
work in the propaganda division. She
describes other female operatives, some of
whom were spies with hair-raising duties
behind enemy lines. Concludes with the role
women play in intelligence, including
uncovering the Soviet mole Aldrich Ames.
1998.
RC 47558.
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The Curse of Cain: The Violent Legacy of
Monotheism.
RC 47635.
by Regina M. Schwartz.
read by Connie Crawford.
2 cassettes.
Examines the biblical story of Cain and Abel
in an attempt to trace the roots of
twentieth-century national violence to the
concept of group identity formation. Argues
that a collective self-image may spawn
conflict in a time of perceived scarcity, and
links these ideas to theological portrayals
of God as a withholder rather than a
provider. 1997.
RC 47635.
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One Nation, after All: What Middle-Class
Americans Really Think about God, Country,
Family, Racism, Welfare, Immigration,
Homosexuality, Work, the Right, the Left, and
Each Other.
RC 47639.
by Alan Wolfe.
read by Dan Bloom.
3 cassettes.
A sociologist surveys American middle-class
views on a range of controversial public
concerns. Refutes the belief that Americans
are politically polarized and asserts that
the majority of people are closely aligned on
most issues. 1998.
RC 47639.
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The Message and the Kingdom: How Jesus and
Paul Ignited a Revolution and Transformed the
Ancient World.
RC 47641.
by Richard A. Horsley and Neil Asher Silberman.
read by Connie Crawford.
3 cassettes.
Two historians trace connections between
religion and politics in ancient times,
relying in part on first-century
archaeological evidence. They argue that
early Christianity challenged a government
that preached personal achievement and self-
reliance but denied most of its subjects
opportunities for advancement. 1997.
RC 47641.
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Running on Ritalin: A Physician Reflects on
Children, Society, and Performance in a Pill.
RC 47661.
by Lawrence H. Diller.
read by Bob Moore.
3 cassettes.
A behavioral pediatrician addresses the
dilemma of attention deficit disorder. He
contrasts the notion of a biologically and
neurologically based illness easily "cured"
with medication against the idea of an
environmental condition stemming from child-
rearing methods. Suggests parents use a form
of behavior therapy before resorting to
medicine. 1998.
RC 47661.
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Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley.
RC 47746.
by Peter Guralnick.
read by Barry Bernson.
5 cassettes.
This sequel to _Last Train to Memphis (RC
40087)_ depicts Elvis Presley's life from
1958 until his death in 1977. Suggests that
his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, treated him
like a product to be marketed. Describes the
musician as living in an isolated world,
consumed by love affairs and drugs. Some
strong language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 47746.
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Tracking the Serpent: Journeys to Four
Continents.
RC 47769.
by Janine Pommy Vega.
read by Suzanne Toren.
2 cassettes.
A poet briefly relates childhood and youthful
trips as preludes to her lifelong enjoyment
of exploring new territory geographically and
psychically. At greater length she describes
travels in England and Ireland, the Amazon
jungle basin and the Andes mountains of Peru,
and the Himalayas of Nepal. 1997.
RC 47769.
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Another Country: Navigating the Emotional
Terrain of Our Elders.
RC 47836.
by Mary Pipher.
read by Catherine Byers.
2 cassettes.
A psychologist uses examples from her
practice to study aging in American society.
Contends that families need to become
involved in their elders' lives in order to
preserve a sense of community. Deplores the
segregation of generations. Suggests ways to
grow old gracefully and to cope with dying
parents. Bestseller 1999.
RC 47836.
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Slackjaw.
RC 47872.
by Jim Knipfel.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
At age twelve, Knipfel's uncle told him he
"better start learning braille," but it was
years before he knew he had retinitis
pigmentosa. Then a brain lesion began causing
erratic behavior. With humor and honesty,
Knipfel recalls his reluctance to accept his
condition and how he has coped. Strong
language. 1999.
RC 47872.
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Where's Your Head? Psychology for Teenagers.
RC 47878.
by Dale Carlson and Hannah Carlson.
read by Liz Solar.
2 cassettes.
The authors discuss what psychology is and
how young people can use it to understand
their own adolescence. Discusses the major
theories of psychology and their founders,
mental illness, different forms of therapy,
and how to cope with growing up. Revised
edition of book originally published in 1977.
For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
RC 47878.
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A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.
RC 47885.
by Henry David Thoreau.
read by Jeremy Gage.
3 cassettes.
Henry David Thoreau's account of a week he
and his brother John spent on the Concord and
Merrimack Rivers of New England in 1839.
Written at Walden Pond (after John's death),
it includes digressions on topics such as
Native American history, friendship,
literature, and sacred writings. 1849.
RC 47885.
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The Secret Life of the Seine.
RC 47891.
by Mort Rosenblum.
read by Anne Hancock.
2 cassettes.
An American journalist who lives on a fifty-
four-foot houseboat on the Seine describes
his journey along the French river. He
recounts his trials and tribulations,
learning to navigate as he traveled, and some
of the things he loves about the region: its
history, the scenery, and his fellow
travelers. 1994.
RC 47891.
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The Cosmological Milkshake: A Semi-Serious
Look at the Size of Things.
RC 47893.
by Robert Ehrlich.
read by Ken Kliban.
2 cassettes.
A physicist's humorous short essays
concerning the size, weight, and distance of
objects. Answers such questions as "How Tall
Can Trees Grow?" "How Far Is the Sun?" and
"What Does Air Weigh?" 1994.
RC 47893.
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The Dreamer's Companion: A Young Person's
Guide to Understanding Dreams and Using Them
Creatively.
RC 47894.
by Stephen Phillip Policoff.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
1 cassette.
Introduction to the science and mythology of
dreaming, including theories of Sigmund
Freud, Carl Jung, and others. Explains causes
and interpretations of childhood nightmares
and the role of neurochemicals. Offers
suggestions such as keeping diaries and
joining discussion groups to make creative
use of dreams. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
RC 47894.
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Not Guilty: The Good News about Working
Mothers.
RC 47896.
by Betty Holcomb.
read by Catherine Byers.
3 cassettes.
Arguing that the stereotypical roles of women
are not in their best interest economically
or psychologically, the senior editor of
_Working Mother_ magazine examines this
controversial issue. Topics include
"pregnancy discrimination" and the effect a
two-career household may have on children's
development. 1998.
RC 47896.
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Webonomics: Nine Essential Principles for
Growing Your Business on the World Wide Web.
RC 47897.
by Evan I. Schwartz.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
2 cassettes.
Guide for beginners to marketing effectively
from a web site. Explains why web-based
businesses may need new economic rules, new
currency, and new consumer behavior. Analyzes
commercial use of the web. Discusses the
future of capitalism and the role of
government as web enterprise expands. 1997.
RC 47897.
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The Science of _Jurassic Park_ and _The Lost
World_.
RC 47940.
by Rob DeSalle and David Lindley.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
An examination of scientific theories that
were explored in the popular _Jurassic Park
(RC 32018)_ and _The Lost World (RC 41160)_.
Investigates the feasibility of producing a
dinosaur using samples of DNA. Reconstructs
social behavior of the prehistoric creatures.
For senior high and older readers. 1997.
RC 47940.
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Dreamland: Travels inside the Secret World of
Roswell and Area Fifty-One.
RC 47952.
by Phil Patton.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Patton provides background on planes such as
the U-2, the SR-71 Blackbird, and the F-117
Stealth fighter--all developed in Area 51,
formerly a top-secret air base in Nevada that
is also called Dreamland. He suggests that
test flights staged there may account for
supposed UFO sightings. 1998.
RC 47952.
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Buzzed: The Straight Facts about the Most
Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to
Ecstasy.
RC 48002.
by Cynthia Kuhn and others.
read by Bruce Huntey.
3 cassettes.
Describes the physiological effects of drugs
on the body, including dangerous interactions
and addiction potential. Discusses caffeine,
nicotine, and alcohol as well as illegal and
prescription drugs. Provides information on
the brain and medical and legal issues
involving drugs. Glossary of drug slang is
appended. 1998.
RC 48002.
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The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies.
RC 48003.
by Vasant D. Lad.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
A presentation of ayurveda--the art of living
in harmony with the laws of nature in order
to maintain a healthy body. Lad explains
three fundamental forms of energy, or doshas,
within the body and how to identify each
type. Offers more than one hundred home
remedies. 1998.
RC 48003.
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Impressionism: Reflections and Perceptions.
RC 48011.
by Meyer Schapiro.
read by Randy Wieck.
3 cassettes.
Essays that discuss the concept of
impressionism, analyzing the artists of the
movement, including Claude Monet. Explores
connections with science, history, and
literature. Also describes the genre in
relation to its subjects: the environment,
railroad, city, and people. 1997.
RC 48011.
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The Life of Elizabeth I.
RC 48025.
by Alison Weir.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
5 cassettes.
Beginning with Elizabeth's accession to the
throne in 1558, Weir describes the queen's
private and public life in the context of the
political and social events of her time. Weir
also explores Elizabeth's reasons for not
marrying. Companion to _The Children of Henry
VIII (RC 47484)_. 1998.
RC 48025.
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Blood and Vengeance: One Family's Story of
the War in Bosnia.
RC 48044.
by Chuck Sudetic.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
An American journalist recounts the horrific
wartime experiences of the Muslim Celik
family in rural Bosnia. Traces the family
history through generations of civil strife
and recounts their tragic ordeal during the
1995 slaughter of several thousand Muslims
near Srebrenica. 1998.
RC 48044.
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Badge of Courage: The Life of Stephen Crane.
RC 48045.
by Linda H. Davis.
read by Ted Stoddard.
4 cassettes.
Biography of the American writer who died at
age twenty-eight in 1900. Describes his
childhood and family life in New York state.
Traces his development as a writer and
examines his relationships with women. Evokes
his zest for new experiences and travel.
1998.
RC 48045.
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The African American Book of Values: Classic
Moral Stories.
RC 48048.
edited by Steven Barboza.
read by Bob Moore.
6 cassettes.
Collection of narratives, letters, songs,
poems, speeches, and folktales focusing on
African American experiences, intended to
help parents and teachers impart social
values to children, and as a resource to
guide and comfort adults. Divided into two
parts, "The Book of Self-Mastery" and "The
Book of Empathy." 1998.
RC 48048.
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Between Each Line of Pain and Glory: My Life
Story.
RC 48051.
by Gladys Knight.
read by Samarra Mbenga.
2 cassettes.
Knight recalls the ups and downs of her life.
She describes her struggle to become well
known, first along with the Pips and later as
a solo performer, and discusses her family,
her various addictions, her failed marriages,
and her feelings of isolation within the
world of show business. 1997.
RC 48051.
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Speed Cleaning.
RC 48058.
by Jeff Campbell.
read by various narrators.
1 cassette.
A step-by-step guide to cleaning an entire
house in forty-two minutes. Recommends tools,
techniques, and environmentally approved
products for working quickly, safely, and
thoroughly. Advises how to get the most from
a housecleaner or cleaning service. Includes
a summary in Spanish. 1991.
RC 48058.
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Latinos in B‚isbol: The Hispanic Experience
in the Americas.
RC 48060.
by James D. Cockcroft.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
Explores the history of Hispanic baseball
players in both the United States and Latin
America. Reflects on the experience of being
discriminated against in North America, while
highlighting the achievements of individual
athletes. For senior high and older readers.
1996.
RC 48060.
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Long Life.
RC 48079.
by Nigel Nicolson.
read by John Horton.
2 cassettes.
The British writer recalls people and events
from his eighty-year life, choosing a
thematic rather than strictly chronological
approach. He tells anecdotes about his
parents (Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-
West), his mother's friend Virginia Woolf,
and other famous people. He recounts his
disappointments and triumphs: ventures in
marriage, politics, business, and publishing.
1998.
RC 48079.
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Honor's Voice: The Transformation of Abraham
Lincoln.
RC 48119.
by Douglas L. Wilson.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Explores events and themes in Lincoln's early
life that were important to his success:
self-education, career choices, relations
with women, and political encounters. Relies
primarily on "reminiscent testimony"--
recollections and anecdotes reported long
after events that were not recorded in
writing--even with its implicit risks. 1998.
RC 48119.
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Life in the Balance: Humanity and the
Biodiversity Crisis.
RC 48141.
by Niles Eldredge.
read by Suzanne Toren.
2 cassettes.
Paleontologist warns that the rapid
extinction of thousands of species of plants
and animals could lead to the earth's
destruction. Explains biodiversity,
evolution, and ecology, and suggests
solutions to the problems that humans have
created. Includes a list of animals that have
died out since 1600. 1998.
RC 48141.
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The Hacienda: A Memoir.
RC 48152.
by Lisa St. Aubin de Ter n.
read by Anne Flosnik.
2 cassettes.
Autobiographical account of a British woman
married as a teenager to a Venezuelan exile
twice her age and their return to his
sugarcane plantation. She recalls the
hardships of his neglect and the
satisfactions of learning to manage the
estate, care for the workers, and raise a
daughter before escaping with her to England.
1997.
RC 48152.
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Tainting Evidence: Inside the Scandals at the
FBI Crime Lab.
RC 48157.
by John F. Kelly and Phillip K. Wearne.
read by Bob Moore.
3 cassettes.
Examines the FBI's crime laboratory and
challenges the reliability of its forensic
work. Cites ineptness in solving several
notable criminal cases, including those
associated with O.J. Simpson, the Unabomber,
the Ruby Ridge crisis, the World Trade Center
bombing, and the Oklahoma City bombing. 1998.
RC 48157.
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Conversations with Joseph Brodsky: A Poet's
Journey through the Twentieth Century.
RC 48162.
by Solomon Volkov.
read by Michael Scherer.
3 cassettes.
Transcripts of taped conversations between
the Russian poet and a musician begun in 1978
in New York City. Brodsky recalls his trial
and expulsion from the Soviet Union;
discusses the poet's role in the modern
world; and talks about Robert Frost, W.H.
Auden, and Anna Akhmatova. 1998.
RC 48162.
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Dear Rogue: A Biography of the American
Baritone Lawrence Tibbett.
RC 48165.
by Hertzel Weinstat and Bert Wechsler.
read by Lewis Grenville.
2 cassettes.
Examines the life of Lawrence Tibbett, a
mainstay of New York's Metropolitan Opera for
twenty-seven years. Recounts his work in
motion pictures during the 1930s and 1940s.
Relays how Tibbett later replaced Frank
Sinatra on the radio show _Your Hit Parade_
and eventually became a reclusive alcoholic,
dying in 1960. 1996.
RC 48165.
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Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No.
RC 48174.
by Herbert Fensterheim and Jean Baer.
read by Terence Aselford.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Distinguishes between assertiveness and
aggression, and shows how ineffective
behavior patterns can be changed. Offers
techniques for standing up for individual
rights, expressing feelings, and coping with
fears. Includes suggestions on dealing with
intimacy and sexual problems, diet and
lifestyle, and workplace issues. 1975.
RC 48174.
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hip hop america.
RC 48179.
by Nelson George.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
Survey of African American rap music.
Chronicles the twenty-year rise of hip-hop
from the streets of New York City and
describes its importance in the multinational
industry of the 1990s. Highlights the major
players and some of the effects of rap on
society. For senior high and older readers.
1998.
RC 48179.
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Unbridled Power: Inside the Secret Culture of
the IRS.
RC 48182.
by Shelley L. Davis.
read by Margaret Strom.
3 cassettes.
A former historian with the IRS contends that
she uncovered evidence of corruption,
including the illegal destruction of
documents, within the agency during her
tenure. She also maintains that the IRS acted
unfairly in retaliating against her for
investigating these allegations. Some strong
language. 1997.
RC 48182.
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The World of William Saroyan.
RC 48184.
by Nona Balakian.
read by Terence Aselford.
3 cassettes.
Traces William Saroyan's Armenian youth, his
years in California, and the development in
his writings from an emphasis on ethnicity to
an identification with the "American
character." Describes his innovations in
poetry, storytelling, and theater;
reconstructs the literary climate of the
1930s-and-later decades in which he wrote.
1998.
RC 48184.
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The Burden of Responsibility: Blum, Camus,
Aron, and the French Twentieth Century.
RC 48188.
by Tony Judt.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
Examines the writings and public roles of
three French intellectuals--L‚on Blum, Albert
Camus, and Raymond Aron--to explore the
importance of moral integrity and personal
responsibility in the political debates of
the twentieth century. Concludes that, unlike
many others, they have won public respect by
addressing anti-Semitism, decolonization, and
communism. 1998.
RC 48188.
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Unafraid of the Dark: A Memoir.
RC 48191.
by Rosemary L. Bray.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of a successful writer who grew
up in the Chicago slums and later attended
Yale University. Bray laments that welfare
has been reformed and will no longer create
opportunities for people to achieve. Uses her
family as an example of how welfare helps
impoverished women stay home and care for
their children. 1998.
RC 48191.
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What to Expect in Your Fifties: A Woman's
Guide to Health, Vitality, and Longevity.
RC 48209.
compiled by Judy Mandell.
read by Patricia McDermott.
3 cassettes.
Describes physical and emotional changes
women go through in their sixth decade. In
addition to typical topics like menopause,
osteoporosis, and heart disease, deals
briefly with stress, chronic pain,
alternative medicine, and plastic surgery.
Gives preventive health strategies and advice
on each topic. 1998.
RC 48209.
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The Proper Study of Mankind: An Anthology of
Essays--Isaiah Berlin.
RC 48212.
edited by Henry Hardy and Roger Hausheer.
read by Butch Hoover.
6 cassettes.
To introduce Berlin's work to a new
generation of readers, the editors present
seventeen compositions by the twentieth-
century philosopher, writer, and historian.
In "The Originality of Machiavelli," Berlin
analyzes the central view and the basic
political attitude of _The Prince (RC
39689)_. 1997.
RC 48212.
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Social and Cultural Perspectives on
Blindness: Barriers to Community Integration.
RC 48220.
by C. Edwin Vaughan.
read by Andy Chappell.
2 cassettes.
Visually impaired sociologist (who prefers
the word "blind") describes blindness in the
United States, Africa, China, and Spain.
Proposes an international exchange of
information to enrich education and
rehabilitation opportunities for this group.
1998.
RC 48220.
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Wall Street: A History.
RC 48222.
by Charles R. Geisst.
read by Lou Harpenau.
4 cassettes.
Traces Wall Street's development from the
1790s, when transactions were conducted on
sidewalks, to the market's role in relation
to the growth of the U.S. economy in the
1990s. Explains the influence of the U.S.
financial community on economies around the
world and how both domestic and global events
in turn affect Wall Street. 1997.
RC 48222.
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The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of: How Science
Fiction Conquered the World.
RC 48231.
by Thomas M. Disch.
read by John Richardson.
2 cassettes.
The author explores the influence that
science fiction writing has had on American
culture. He describes how the genre affects
politics, religion, and daily life; traces
the evolution of this style of writing
beginning with Edgar Allan Poe; and discusses
well-known writers and their works. 1998.
RC 48231.
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Among Warriors: A Woman Martial Artist in
Tibet.
RC 48232.
by Pamela Logan.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Travel account of a karate-trained scientist
in search of Tibet's fabled Khampas warriors,
who live by the martial-arts principle of
fighting to the death against the Chinese.
Describes her encounters and her journey by
bicycle, train, and truck, and on foot, into
areas seldom visited by Westerners. 1996.
RC 48232.
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N.C. Wyeth: A Biography.
RC 48234.
by David Michaelis.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
4 cassettes.
Life of the artist whose fame largely rests
on his drawings for the Scribners Illustrated
Classics series. Wyeth studied under
illustrator Howard Pyle. Describes his
children and grandchildren, many of whom
continued the family legacy and became
artists in their own right. 1998.
RC 48234.
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Cigars, Whiskey, and Winning: Leadership
Lessons from General Ulysses S. Grant.
RC 48238.
by Al Kaltman.
read by Randy Atcher.
2 cassettes.
Presents 250 management techniques derived
from the military skills of Ulysses S. Grant,
the general who led the North to victory in
the Civil War and the eighteenth president of
the United States. Explains that his
qualities on the battlefield are equally
relevant to success in business and other
pursuits. 1998.
RC 48238.
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When She Was Bad: Violent Women and the Myth
of Innocence.
RC 48240.
by Patricia Pearson.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Disputes the contention that males are
violent and females are nurturers. Examines
research and case histories to argue that
women are aggressors but often use indirect
or verbal methods rather than outright
physical acts like men. Discusses women
serial killers and the consequences of
cultural misconceptions. Some strong
language. 1997.
RC 48240.
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Understanding China: A Guide to China's
Economy, History, and Political Structure.
RC 48241.
by John Bryan Starr.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Provides history, geography, and figures of
China as an introduction for study and
research. Identifies problems confronting the
nation and discusses its culture, political
system, army, and individual rights and
freedoms, as well as uncertainties about its
development and international relations.
1997.
RC 48241.
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William Styron: A Life.
RC 48245.
by James L.W. West.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
4 cassettes.
An authorized biography of the American
writer based on interviews and documents
provided by the subject. A chronological
survey of his education, service in the
marines, marriage, and the development of his
career. Discusses his literary friendships,
his feud with Norman Mailer, his major
novels, and his bouts with depression. 1998.
RC 48245.
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How We Grieve: Relearning the World.
RC 48247.
by Thomas Attig.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
A philosopher discusses the concept of
grieving using examples to illustrate how
people mourn and how life is reshaped after
the death of a loved one. 1996.
RC 48247.
##

Healing Back Pain Naturally: The Mind-Body
Program Proven to Work.
RC 48248.
by Arthur H. Brownstein.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
The author, a medical doctor, describes the
physiology of the back and of pain. Gives
detailed yoga exercises to help strengthen
the body and reduce discomfort. Offers
nutritional advice as well as stress
management techniques. Counsels readers on
returning to work and enjoying life. 1999.
RC 48248.
##

Unstoppable: Forty-five Powerful Stories of
Perseverance and Triumph from People Just
Like You.
RC 48249.
by Cynthia Kersey.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Examples of people who have overcome
supposedly insurmountable odds to succeed in
their goals. Discusses seven characteristics
common to each. Includes Anita Roddick, who
created The Body Shop chain of natural
cosmetics stores without advertising, and Tom
Monaghan, who founded Domino's Pizza despite
numerous bankruptcies. 1998.
RC 48249.
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Pit Bull: Lessons from Wall Street's Champion
Trader.
RC 48257.
by Martin "Buzzy" Schwartz.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Traces the career of Martin Schwartz from
trading in options on the American Stock
Exchange to successes dealing in futures and
stocks. Discusses how he gained knowledge
from losses on the market. Details the
strategies and techniques he used to earn
millions of dollars on Wall Street. Strong
language. 1998.
RC 48257.
##

The Black Sheep: The Definitive Account of
Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II.
RC 48259.
by Bruce Gamble.
read by Randy Atcher.
4 cassettes.
Gamble recounts actual events behind the
legends of World War II fighters in marine
squadron 214. Describes exaggerations among
the images portrayed in a popular television
series and even in "Pappy" Boyington's
autobiography. Presents a roster of pilots
and a chronology of VMF-214 operations. 1998.
RC 48259.
##

Natural Hand Care: Herbal Treatments and
Simple Techniques for Healthy Hands and
Nails.
RC 48262.
by Norma Pasekoff Weinberg.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Describes how the hand works and suggests
remedies for problems of the nails, skin, and
joints of fingers, thumbs, wrists, and
elbows. Provides appendixes on herbal
ingredients, equipment and tools, and
relevant terms and techniques. 1998.
RC 48262.
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Isaiah Berlin: A Life.
RC 48288.
by Michael Ignatieff.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Traces Isaiah Berlin's youth in Russia,
fellowship at All Souls College, and rise to
fame as biographer of Karl Marx. Follows his
life as a historian of ideas, philosopher of
liberal social thought, defender of freedom
in the Soviet Union, and president of the
British Academy. Discusses his association
with world leaders. 1998.
RC 48288.
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South: A Memoir of the _Endurance_ Voyage.
RC 48292.
by Ernest Shackleton.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Shackleton's 1914-1917 account of how his
plans to lead the first trans-Antarctic
expedition became a survival saga after his
ship, _Endurance_, was blocked and finally
crushed by pack-ice. Describes the courage of
men facing extremely harsh conditions. Covers
Shackleton's valiant 800-mile trip in an open
boat to bring back rescuers. 1919.
RC 48292.
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Bitch: In Praise of Difficult Women.
RC 48293.
by Elizabeth Wurtzel.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
4 cassettes.
A history of manipulative female behavior,
from the biblical Delilah to Amy Fisher,
Courtney Love, and Nicole Brown. Explores the
actions of women whose power derives from
their sexuality and describes the results
they produce. Contends that Americans deplore
strong, independent women and even enjoy
seeing them suffer. Strong language. 1998.
RC 48293.
##

American Beach: A Saga of Race, Wealth, and
Memory.
RC 48308.
by Russ Rymer.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Journalist describes the social and economic
history of two African American towns in
northeast Florida and the killing of an
unarmed motorist by police. American Beach
was founded as a resort; Eatonville is the
oldest black town in America. Both are
threatened by wealthy developers. Some strong
language and some violence. 1998.
RC 48308.
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From Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of
Viola Liuzzo.
RC 48314.
by Mary Stanton.
read by Pam Ward.
2 cassettes.
Traces the youth of southerner Viola Liuzzo,
her college and young adult years in Detroit,
her involvement in civil rights protests, and
her participation in a 1960s voting-rights
march in Selma, Alabama. Details the search
for the truth about her life and the
circumstances surrounding her death. 1998.
RC 48314.
##

The Late-Start Investor: The Better-Late-
Than-Never Guide to Realizing Your Retirement
Dreams.
RC 48320.
by John F. Wasik.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Advises baby boomers who have never saved for
their retirement how to accumulate enough
money for a satisfactory old age. Discusses
social security and pensions; lifestyle
planning; fast ways of saving money; and
mutual funds, stocks, and bonds. Includes
resources and web sites. 1998.
RC 48320.
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Dean Koontz: A Writer's Biography.
RC 48324.
by Katherine Ramsland.
read by Bob Askey.
4 cassettes.
Describes how Koontz, born in 1945, endured a
troubled childhood, married, taught briefly
while writing books in various genres, and
then began producing his string of
bestselling suspense novels that include
_Fear Nothing (RC 45719)_ and _The Eyes of
Darkness (RC 42555)_. Includes chronologies
of his work and life. 1997.
RC 48324.
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Sight Unseen.
RC 48328.
by Georgina Kleege.
read by Terry Hayes Sales.
2 cassettes.
Kleege was diagnosed with macular
degeneration at the age of eleven and learned
coping mechanisms. In eight essays she
describes her experiences as well as the
cultural aspects of blindness in language,
film, and literature. As an author and
professor, Kleege outlines the reading
process and her delight in learning braille
later in life. 1999.
RC 48328.
##

Making a Killing: The Business of Guns in
America.
RC 48329.
by Tom Diaz.
read by Randy Davidson.
2 cassettes.
Contends that those who manufacture and sell
guns in the United States represent the
country's last unregulated consumer product
industry--one that has never been
investigated by Congress. Delves into the
secrecy surrounding most arms producers and
their marketing strategies. Offers
suggestions on reform. 1999.
RC 48329.
##

The Masada Myth: Collective Memory and
Mythmaking in Israel.
RC 48330.
by Nachman Ben-Yehuda.
read by Lou Harpenau.
4 cassettes.
An Israeli sociologist examines historical
records about the mass suicide at Masada in
A.D. 73 and compares the facts with the once-
popular version of heroic defiance. Explains
how mythmaking helped develop the new
nation's image and how it declined in
importance as a stronger, more self-reliant
Israel emerged. 1995.
RC 48330.
##

Estrogen: How and Why It Can Save Your Life.
RC 48336.
by Adam Romoff.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Obstetrician-gynecologist advocates hormone
replacement therapy for postmenopausal women
to improve their quality of life and to live
longer. Explains the author's conviction that
the positive effects outweigh any possible
negatives. Warns against the use of
"designer" estrogen. 1999.
RC 48336.
##

No Fear: Ernie Irvan, the NASCAR Driver's
Story of Tragedy and Triumph.
RC 48337.
by Ernie Irvan and Peter Golenbock.
read by Randy Davidson.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of a NASCAR stock-car driver
who survived a horrific crash in 1994. Irvan
grew up in a racing family and had won
fifteen Winston Cup races by the time of his
first major wreck at age thirty-five.
Describes his career and his painful
rehabilitation as well as his return to the
track. 1999.
RC 48337.
##

Bunts: Curt Flood, Camden Yards, Pete Rose,
and Other Reflections on Baseball.
RC 48342.
by George F. Will.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
Essays from 1974 to 1998 on the sport of
baseball. Covers many aspects of the game,
including profiles of personalities such as
Billy Martin, Babe Ruth, and George
Steinbrenner. Includes thoughts on the future
of the game. 1998.
RC 48342.
##

The Handbook of the Former Soviet Union.
RC 48347.
by Michael G. Kort.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
A history and description of the fifteen
nations that arose out of the former Soviet
Union, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Moldova, and the states of the Baltic,
Transcaucasus, and Central Asian regions.
Includes a chronology of the post-soviet era
and a brief encyclopedia describing major
leaders and geographic features. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.
RC 48347.
##

Nickel Dreams: My Life.
RC 48356.
by Tanya Tucker.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Tanya Tucker reminisces about her childhood
when she and her sister La Costa began
singing in contests with the encouragement of
their parents. She describes her professional
triumphs and personal setbacks, including
drug and alcohol abuse, and her numerous
affairs with other entertainers. Some strong
language. 1997.
RC 48356.
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Reluctantly: Autobiographical Essays.
RC 48363.
by Hayden Carruth.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A twentieth-century American poet reflects on
various aspects of his life and writing.
Episodic essays written between 1970 and 1996
chronicle memorable events and feelings such
as his love of jazz, his suicide attempt at
age sixty-seven in 1988, and its aftermath
when Carruth felt newly connected with the
world. 1998.
RC 48363.
##

The Beautiful Days of My Youth: My Six Months
in Auschwitz and Plaszow.
RC 48364.
by Ana Novac.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
In 1944, a Jewish-Hungarian teenager, Ana
Novac, was plucked off a train and
incarcerated. In two concentration camps she
secretly kept this journal, describing daily
life and how she managed to survive with the
help of her "camp sisters." Violence and
strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
RC 48364.
##

Joyful Noise: The New Testament Revisited.
RC 48365.
edited by Rick Moody and Darcey Steinke.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
Twenty-one writers offer their personal views
on the New Testament and Christianity. Their
essays explore the meaning of faith and
spirituality for the younger generation in
the last part of the twentieth century.
Authors include Madison Smartt Bell, Benjamin
Cheever, bell hooks, Ann Patchett, and
Stephen Westfall. 1997.
RC 48365.
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Cash: The Autobiography.
RC 48368.
by Johnny Cash.
read by Randy Atcher.
2 cassettes.
The country-western star relates his life in
rural Arkansas as a boy picking cotton, his
early career, and his continual concert
touring. Chronicles his ups and downs with
amphetamine addiction and his various
rehabilitation attempts; describes his homes
in Tennessee, Florida, and Jamaica. Includes
a discography. 1997.
RC 48368.
##

Philippe, Duc d'Orleans: Regent of France.
RC 48413.
by Christine Pevitt.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Chronicles the years after the death of Louis
XIV, the Sun King, in 1715, when Philippe
d'Orleans became the regent for the new king,
a five-year-old. Until his death eight years
later, Philippe--although known as a rake and
philanderer--managed to keep France out of
war, expanded emigration to the New World
(New Orleans was named in his honor), and
tried to restore the economy. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48413.
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree.
RC 48435.
by Thomas L. Friedman.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
Asserts that in the 1990s, the process of
globalization shapes domestic and
international relations for most countries
and that worldwide interdependence has
replaced the Cold War in maintaining order
among nations. Explores the impact on
individuals, communities, and the
environment, and emphasizes the need for the
United States to stabilize the system.
Bestseller 1999.
RC 48435.
##

Yesterday, I Cried: Celebrating the Lessons
of Living and Loving.
RC 48444.
by Iyanla Vanzant.
read by Margaret Strom.
3 cassettes.
An empowerment specialist and ordained
minister, Vanzant offers help in turning
painful situations into learning experiences.
She discusses the various pains she has
endured and the fact that crying about them
can allow healing to begin. She encourages
celebrating life each and every day.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 48444.
##

After the Fall: How I Picked Myself Up,
Dusted Myself Off, and Started All over
Again.
RC 48537.
by Suzanne Somers.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Keeping Secrets (RC
26968)_, the sitcom actress discusses past
problems with career and family. Best known
for her role in _Three's Company_, Somers
faced resentment from costars and network
management. Meanwhile, she struggled to blend
her and her new husband's families. 1998.
RC 48537.
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Patton's Ghost Corps: Cracking the Siegfried
Line.
RC 48562.
by Nathan N. Prefer.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Account of troops in the 94th Infantry
Division of the XX Corps who were left to
defend the entire front line while the Battle
of the Bulge raged north of their position.
Describes how the new recruits faced seasoned
veterans of the Third Reich, as well as
freezing snow, ice, and fog. 1998.
RC 48562.
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But What If I Don't Want to Go to College? A
Guide to Success through Alternative
Education.
RC 48568.
by Harlow G. Unger.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Describes the lucrative career opportunities
and demands for various trades and skills
that do not require a four-year degree.
Discusses advantages and disadvantages,
requirements, and future prospects for ten
types of alternative education. Includes
r‚sum‚ and interview advice as well as
resource lists. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
RC 48568.
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Just like Jesus.
RC 48578.
by Max Lucado.
read by Bill Wallace.
1 cassette.
The author uses analogies and scripture to
lead people into behaving like Jesus in their
daily lives and their relationships. Behavior
changes are possible, he contends, and one
can eliminate guilt, bad habits, fear, and
anxiety by following Jesus' example. Includes
a study guide. 1998.
RC 48578.
##

What to Eat If You Have Cancer: A Guide to
Adding Nutritional Therapy to Your Treatment
Plan.
RC 48581.
by Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Nutritional advice and therapy to aid in
denying cancer the food elements it needs to
grow. Discusses various cancer treatments and
how to strengthen the body against disease.
Includes different diet plans and resources.
1996.
RC 48581.
##

Her-2: The Making of Herceptin, a
Revolutionary Treatment for Breast Cancer.
RC 48588.
by Robert Bazell.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Account of the development and marketing of a
gene-based therapy for one of the most lethal
forms of breast cancer. Discusses the medical
research of oncologist Dennis Slamon and the
role of Genentech Inc. in producing the drug.
Includes case histories of women treated in
the experimental trials. 1998.
RC 48588.
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Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to
Saving and Maximizing Your Sight.
RC 48615.
by Lylas G. Mogk and Marja Mogk.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
Describes the condition of age-related
macular degeneration.  Covers treatments and
research, preventative measures, and useful
tips for family and friends. Discusses coping
with low vision, dealing with depression,
Charles Bonnet Syndrome, visual
rehabilitation programs, and sources for
help. 1999.
RC 48615.
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The Macular Degeneration Handbook: Natural
Ways to Prevent and Reverse It.
RC 48616.
by Chet Cunningham.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
Explains how the eye works, basic care, and
traditional treatments for macular
degeneration and other eye conditions.
Includes alternative approaches such as diet,
vitamins and minerals, and proper nutrition.
Discusses drugs that can adversely affect the
eyes and the benefits of trying acupressure,
reflexology, and exercises to improve vision.
1999.
RC 48616.
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Shopping for Faith: American Religion in the
New Millennium.
RC 48620.
by Richard Cimino and Don Lattin.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
The authors contend that the United States is
one of the world's most religious countries,
with ninety-five percent of the population
believing in God. Americans, however, view
religion as another commodity and shop for a
church that fulfills them spiritually
regardless of its doctrine. Offers
predictions on the future of religion. 1998.
RC 48620.
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Glory for Sale: Fans, Dollars, and the New
NFL.
RC 48645.
by Jon Morgan.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Discusses the economics of football
franchises of the 1990s where even the most
loyal owners leave their home bases for the
luxury of a new stadium and the revenue it
produces. Illustrates the big business of
sports with the move from Cleveland to
Baltimore by Art Modell in 1995. 1997.
RC 48645.
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The Forbidden Diary: A B-24 Navigator
Remembers.
RC 48698.
by John L. Stewart.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
World War II navigator who guided B-24
Liberator bombers over Europe at age nineteen
reveals entries from the journal he kept in
defiance of military orders in 1944.
Reminisces about members of his crew and life
in wartime England. Illustrates flight
routes; appendix explains calculations. 1998.
RC 48698.
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Family Man.
RC 48710.
by Calvin Trillin.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
1 cassette.
The longtime writer and humorist from the
_New Yorker_ reminisces about family life
with his wife and two daughters. Trillin
remembers the little things that mean a lot,
like school plays, and recalls events that
made his children the center of his life.
Companion to _Messages from My Father (RC
42375)._ 1998.
RC 48710.
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As Parents Age: A Psychological and Practical
Guide.
RC 48733.
by Joseph A. Ilardo.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Psychotherapist summarizes physical and
emotional changes that occur over time and
discusses reactions of adult children to
their aging parents. Explains how to
determine care requirements, adjustments that
might allow a person to remain at home in
later life, and steps to take if
institutionalization is necessary. 1998.
RC 48733.
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Straight Talk about Death and Dying.
RC 48747.
by Robert DiGiulio and Rachel Kranz.
read by Bill Wallace.
1 cassette.
Discusses attitudes toward death in the
United States. Uses three case studies about
teenagers coping with death to provide self-
help tips. Explains Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-
Ross's five-stage theory of coming to terms
with dying. Includes advice on obtaining
further information. For junior and senior
high readers. 1995.
RC 48747.
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Choteau Creek: A Sioux Reminiscence.
RC 48748.
by Joseph Iron Eye Dudley.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A Methodist minister remembers his childhood
on a Native American reservation in South
Dakota where his maternal grandparents raised
him in the 1940s and 1950s. In spite of their
poverty, they taught him the social,
cultural, and spiritual values that have
enriched his life. 1992.
RC 48748.
##

The Real McKay: My Wide World of Sports.
RC 48759.
by Jim McKay.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
McKay, involved in sports television for
fifty years, briefly recounts his childhood
and describes how his career developed. He
devotes most of his story to the hundreds of
different events he has covered around the
world, especially his most memorable--the day
Palestinian terrorists took Israeli wrestlers
hostage at the 1972 Olympics. 1998.
RC 48759.
##

Report from Engine Co. 82.
RC 48762.
by Dennis Smith.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Recounts the experiences of Fireman First-
Grade Dennis Smith and his colleagues in the
New York City Fire Department.  In the South
Bronx,  the crew not only fights fires but
handles drug overdose cases, settles marital
spats, breaks up brawls, and waters down the
streets on hot summer nights. Bestseller
1972.
RC 48762.
##

Body for Life: Twelve Weeks to Mental and
Physical Strength.
RC 48773.
by Bill Phillips and Michael D'Orso.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Physical fitness trainer offers a program for
transforming your body in just twelve weeks,
without turning your life upside down.
Phillips suggests his plan can lower
cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart
trouble even after years of physical neglect.
Includes exercises and diet information plus
testimonials from participants in the
program. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48773.
##

Faith of My Fathers.
RC 48807.
by John McCain.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
Senator John McCain of Arizona chronicles his
family's history of military service to the
country. McCain followed his father and
grandfather, both four-star admirals, to the
Naval Academy. Describes his career including
more than five years as a prisoner of war in
Vietnam, where his father's words helped
sustain him. 1999.
RC 48807.
##

Ethics for the New Millennium.
RC 48810.
by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Appeals to all human beings to practice a
"positive ethical conduct" toward others
based on universal principles. Expounds the
need for love and compassion as guiding
forces in behavior that will lead to happier,
fulfilled lives. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48810.
##

Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the
Deadliest Hurricane in History.
RC 48811.
by Erik Larson.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Galveston, Texas; September 8, 1900. A
massive hurricane approaches the city. Isaac
Cline, head of the Weather Bureau's Galveston
station, fails to receive advance warning
because of bureaucratic blundering and
scientific snobbery. No evacuation is ordered
and more than 8,000 citizens are subsequently
lost, including Cline's wife. Bestseller
1999.
RC 48811.
##

Prince Charming: The John F. Kennedy Jr.
Story.
RC 48831.
by Wendy Leigh.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Originally published in 1993 and updated
following his death in 1999, this account of
John F. Kennedy Jr. looks at his public and
private lives. Discusses his relationship
with his parents, his desire to be an actor,
his law career, the publication of _George_,
his marriage, and, finally, his untimely
death. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48831.
##

Blind Eye: How the Medical Establishment Let
a Doctor Get Away with Murder.
RC 48832.
by James B. Stewart.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Questions why Dr. Michael Swango was allowed
to continue practicing medicine despite clear
evidence that he was a serial psychopathic
killer and a convicted felon--for poisoning
his fellow workers. Criticizes the medical
establishment's "code of silence." Some
strong language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48832.
##

Diana in Search of Herself: Portrait of a
Troubled Princess.
RC 48833.
by Sally Bedell Smith.
read by Anne Flosnik.
4 cassettes.
Relying on interviews with many of Diana's
friends, as well as documented material in
books and magazines about the Princess of
Wales, Smith presents a portrait of a woman
suffering from "borderline personality
disorder." Topics include Diana's bulimia,
bouts of depression, relationships with the
royal family, and her love affairs.
Bestseller 1999.
RC 48833.
##

Chicken Soup for the College Soul: Inspiring
and Humorous Stories about College.
RC 48882.
by Jack Canfield and others.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Collection of anecdotes offering support and
encouragement, and a little laughter, for
students throughout their college years.
Includes sections on getting accepted,
adjusting to a new environment, getting good
grades, making friends, and finally
graduation. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48882.
##

A Rage to Kill: And Other True Cases; Ann
Rule's Crime Files, Volume 6.
RC 48894.
by Ann Rule.
read by Jill Ferris.
3 cassettes.
Collection spanning several phases of Rule's
career since the 1960s. In "A Bus to Nowhere"
she describes the killing of a veteran bus
driver in her home town of Seattle and the
subsequent crash off the city's tallest
bridge. Sequel to _The End of the Dream (RC
47909)_. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.
1999.
RC 48894.
##

When Bad Things Happen to Good People.
RC 48900.
by Harold S. Kushner.
read by Bill Wallace.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Impelled by personal tragedy in his own life,
the author, a rabbi, helps others cope with
grief, guilt, rage, bitterness, and
bewilderment at God's "unfairness." In his
search for answers to why tragedies seemingly
strike those undeserving of them, he offers
comfort and reassurance to the troubled.
1981.
RC 48900.
##

Remember to Feed the Kittens: A Kernel Book.
RC 48986.
edited by Marc Maurer.
read by Robert Sams.
1 cassette.
In this sixteenth book in the Kernel series,
National Federation of the Blind members
continue to provide descriptions of living
with blindness. NFB president Marc Maurer,
who has taken over the series since the 1998
death of Kenneth Jernigan, tells of dealing
with stereotypes during his first Christmas
without his mentor. 1999.
RC 48986.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

Rose's Garden.
RC 46787.
by Carrie Brown.
read by Don Emmick.
2 cassettes.
Conrad Morrisey has allowed himself to wallow
in misery since his wife of more than fifty
years, Rose, died four months ago. Worst of
all, he has neglected Rose's lovely garden.
The only thing he worries about now is his
homing pigeons. When a storm drives him
outside to check on them, he sees an angel,
and the results turn his life around. 1998.
RC 46787.
##

I Capture the Castle.
RC 47004.
by Dodie Smith.
read by Jennifer Mendenhall.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Aspiring author Cassandra Mortmain,
seventeen, tells how she, her sister Rose--
nearly twenty-one--their eccentric author-
father, and their stepmother, Topaz, survive
life in a crumbling fifteenth-century English
castle. When Simon and Neil Cotton inherit
the estate, both Cassandra and Rose plot
marriages, amid hilarious confusion. 1948.
RC 47004.
##

The Ultimate Intimacy.
RC 47553.
by Ivan Klima.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
Czech Republic. Reverend Daniel Vedra tries
to live in accordance with his faith but
falters when he becomes involved in an
adulterous affair. In his diary he records
his thoughts about life under communism, the
deaths of family members, and the loss of his
beliefs. Meanwhile his girlfriend, Bara,
finds solace in her newfound faith. 1996.
RC 47553.
##

Guilt.
RC 47633.
by John Lescroart.
read by Norm Thibeault.
3 cassettes.
No one believes Mark Dooher, a respected and
wealthy lawyer, has brutally murdered his
wife. His best friend, criminal lawyer Wes
Farrell; his most prominent client, the
bishop of San Francisco; and his beautiful
law clerk, Christina Carrera, all stand by
him. But homicide detective Abe Glitsky
suspects Dooher, especially when an old
girlfriend reappears. Some strong language
and some violence. 1997.
RC 47633.
##

Roy Blount's Book of Southern Humor.
RC 47634.
edited by Roy Blount.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
6 cassettes.
A collection of some 160 humorous tales,
memoirs, poems, essays, and song lyrics from
the American South. The diverse authors
include Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Little
Richard, and Dave Barry. Blount's comments
precede each selection. Some strong language.
1994.
RC 47634.
##

The Half-Life of Happiness.
RC 47642.
by John Casey.
read by Anne Hancock.
5 cassettes.
Mike and Joss Reardon, of Charlottesville,
Virginia, have a fairly happy marriage. Mike
is a successful lawyer, and Joss, a filmmaker
and dedicated mother. They have two daughters
and a close-knit group of friends with whom
they socialize. But when one friend
introduces his fianc‚e to the Reardons, their
marriage begins to unravel. Strong language.
1998.
RC 47642.
##

The Way to Bright Star.
RC 47647.
by Dee Brown.
read by Don Feldheim.
3 cassettes.
At the turn of the century, Ben Butterfield
looks back on his years as a young boy during
the Civil War. Along with wagon master John
Hawkes, Ben and animal handler Hadjee drive
two camels captured by a Yankee captain from
Texas to Bright Star, Indiana. They encounter
many hardships, and Ben loses his heart to a
young adventurer. 1998.
RC 47647.
##

While I Was Gone.
RC 47671.
by Sue Miller.
read by Barbara Caruso.
2 cassettes.
Veterinarian Jo Becker is happy with her
second husband and devoted to their three
daughters. But after years of marriage, she
feels a sense of dissatisfaction creeping
into her life. When a sick dog belonging to
an old housemate, Eli Mayhew, is brought to
her office, painful memories surface. Strong
language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 47671.
##

Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance.
RC 47688.
by Harry Turtledove.
read by Roy Avers.
5 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Worldwar: Tilting the
Balance (RC 47687)_, humans are using nuclear
weapons to fight off the alien invasion led
by Atvar and the Race. With his colonization
fleet on the way, Atvar cannot risk the
devastation of Earth. Even more worrisome,
his underlings are beginning to question his
authority. Some strong language. 1996.
RC 47688.
##

A Breach of Promise.
RC 47705.
by Anne Perry.
read by James DeLotel.
3 cassettes.
London, 1860. Sir Oliver Rathbone defends a
young man who is being sued for breaking an
engagement contract. Rathbone enlists the
help of nurse Hester Latterly and
investigator Monk to explore the young man's
and woman's pasts. When his client is found
dead, Rathbone increases his scrutiny,
convinced it was murder. Some violence. 1998.
RC 47705.
##

Writ in Blood: A Novel of Saint-Germain.
RC 47748.
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.
read by David Palmer.
5 cassettes.
In the days before World War I, Czar Nicholas
asks his friend vampire Ragoczy (Count Saint-
Germain) to visit King Edward of England and
Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The czar hopes
this advocate for peace can convince his
relatives to limit their production of arms.
Unfortunately the count incites the wrath of
an arms merchant. 1997.
RC 47748.
##

Dom Casmurro.
RC 47812.
by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis.
read by Peter Gil.
2 cassettes.
A middle-aged Brazilian lawyer of difficult
disposition reflects on his youth when he
suspects the two people he cares for most--
his wife and his best friend--of betraying
him. First published in 1899. 1997.
RC 47812.
##

Cat in a Flamingo Fedora: A Midnight Louie
Mystery.
RC 47846.
by Carole Nelson Douglas.
read by J.P. Linton.
3 cassettes.
Temple Barr, public relations officer, has
her hands full. She must convince hotel
owners to buy into an artist's plans to cover
Las Vegas with nine hundred thousand pink
flamingos, while she oversees her cat Louie's
role in a commercial. Then she investigates
when her friend Matt suspects that a
mysterious caller to the crisis center may
have been actor Darren Cooke, who has just
turned up dead. 1997.
RC 47846.
##

Flint's Truth.
RC 47865.
by Richard S. Wheeler.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
In June 1870 frontier journalist Sam Flint
chooses Oro Blanco, New Mexico, for his next
newspaper, the _Nugget_. He finds the town
divided by Anglo-Mexican tensions, and he
uncovers a land-grant swindle. But his
insistence on printing the truth makes
trouble for other people who also have
principles. Sequel to _Flint's Gift (RC
47864)_. 1998.
RC 47865.
##

Glamorama.
RC 47871.
by Bret Easton Ellis.
read by Norm Thibeault.
4 cassettes.
Satire on the emptiness of contemporary
culture. Victor Ward, a model who is part of
New York's "in" crowd, plans to open a trendy
nightclub. But Victor's partners pull out
when his image appears in inappropriate
photos. Almost immediately, he is involved in
more unsavory business. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47871.
##

For the Love of Venice.
RC 47874.
by Donna Jo Napoli.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
Seventeen-year-old Percy and his family spend
the summer in Venice, Italy, where his father
is designing a seawall to prevent flooding.
There Percy meets beautiful Graziella, who,
with her radical political friends, tries to
keep tourists from overrunning the city. For
junior and senior high readers. 1998.
RC 47874.
##

_The_ _Bedquilt_ and Other Stories.
RC 47875.
by Dorothy Canfield Fisher.
read by Suzanne Toren.
2 cassettes.
Eleven stories and two essays representative
of Fisher's writing between 1906 and 1955.
Subjects range from New Englanders to the
Basques of France to African Americans
struggling for equal rights. 1996.
RC 47875.
##

_Body Parts_: Stories.
RC 47881.
by Jere Hoar.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
Eleven short stories set in the twentieth-
century South. In the title piece, Billy, a
teenager, has a summer job at a print shop,
where he lusts after Susie. Billy loses part
of his arm in the shop's machinery, while his
father returns from World War II uninjured.
Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1997.
RC 47881.
##

Evening.
RC 47887.
by Susan Minot.
read by Barbara Caruso.
2 cassettes.
As Ann Lord lies in bed dying of cancer, her
mind drifts back to vivid memories of a
whirlwind romance forty years earlier. Her
intense feelings for Harris Arden, a young
doctor, are bound to the tragedy that
occurred after her friend's wedding that same
weekend. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47887.
##

A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening.
RC 47925.
by M rio de Carvalho.
read by Gordon Gould.
2 cassettes.
On the Iberian peninsula, at the edge of the
Roman Empire, magistrate Lucius Valerius
witnesses the social upheaval caused by the
spread of Christianity. Raised on the
principles of Marcus Aurelius, Lucius
attempts to remain a just man during the
tumult of the changing times. Pegasus Prize
for Literature. 1994.
RC 47925.
##

Enchanted Ground.
RC 47987.
by Temple Bailey.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
Dr. Peter Ferry comes to Florida during the
land boom and makes a fortune. But now at
twenty-eight, Peter is financially strapped
after the real estate crash. Yet Peter and
his friends, nurse Jinks Bowie and pastor
Denis Colt, believe they will be happier
staying in Florida and caring for the poor.
1933.
RC 47987.
##

Little Girl Lost.
RC 47999.
by Temple Bailey.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
Araminta Williams is the "Cinderella" of her
family. Her three stepsisters are rich, but
beautiful Araminta is the daughter of an
impoverished painter. To give her less
attractive sisters a chance at marriage,
Araminta decides to elope with Barney Tyson.
But on the eve of her wedding, she encounters
her first love. 1932.
RC 47999.
##

The Museum Guard.
RC 48055.
by Howard Norman.
read by Ted Stoddard.
2 cassettes.
Halifax, Nova Scotia; 1938. Young DeFoe
Russet works with his uncle guarding the
local museum. DeFoe's girlfriend, Imogen
Linny, the caretaker of the local Jewish
cemetery, becomes obsessed with one of the
museum's Dutch paintings, "Jewess on a Street
in Amsterdam." Imogen decides to travel to
Holland even as Hitler threatens to invade.
1998.
RC 48055.
##

Catch-22.
RC 48063.
by Joseph Heller.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
Bombardier Yossarian desperately tries to
stay alive during World War II. Military
rules make it impossible for anyone to
achieve the combat quota necessary to quit
flying. Yossarian and his buddies concoct
ways to avoid the ridiculous orders of their
officers. Strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1955.
RC 48063.
##

The Ghost Road.
RC 48084.
by Pat Barker.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Final book in World War I trilogy, following
_Regeneration (RC 48082)_ and _The Eye in the
Door (RC 48083)_. Neurologist William Rivers
struggles with the dilemma of healing men who
must then return to action. Patient Billy
Prior wants to go back to the French front,
though the war is nearing an end. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1995
Booker Prize winner. 1995.
RC 48084.
##

The Music School: Short Stories.
RC 48124.
by John Updike.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
An anthology of twenty short stories, nine of
them dealing with divorce, in a style that
explores stream of consciousness and point of
view. In the title work, the author ponders
life and divorce while waiting for his
beloved daughter at her piano lesson. 1966.
RC 48124.
##

The Red Wyvern: The Dragon Mage, Book 1.
RC 48144.
by Katharine Kerr.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
The Civil War in Deverry finds the young
Lillorigga learning to control her gift for
seeing omens and to trust her instincts. She
must choose between her foster-mother Bevva
or her cruel mother Merodda; her own Boar
clan or Prince Maryn's claim to the throne;
good or evil. And abide by the consequences.
1997.
RC 48144.
##

Whiteout.
RC 48156.
by Sage Walker.
read by Nanette Savard.
3 cassettes.
Overpopulation has led to world hunger, and
Antarctica is a primary source for food.
Edges, a media manipulator company, is hired
by a Japanese firm to help pass a favorable
fishing treaty. Then Edges' virtual reality
communication system crashes, and one of the
partners disappears from a vessel in the
Antarctic. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1996.
RC 48156.
##

Armadillo.
RC 48166.
by William Boyd.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
Lorimer Black, a London insurance adjuster,
regularly deals with shady clients, but he
usually manages to pay off their suspicious
claims at a discount. When he investigates a
fire at a hotel that is still under
construction, he realizes he has met his
match. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48166.
##

Bloody Secrets: A Lupe Solano Mystery.
RC 48177.
by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
2 cassettes.
Cuban refugee Luis Delgado hires private
investigator Lupe Solano for assistance in
obtaining his late father's fortune, which
had been smuggled out of Cuba by his father's
friends. The now-prominent Miami couple
refuse to honor their commitment and instead
try to kill Luis. As Lupe investigates, she
is drawn to Luis. Some violence. 1998.
RC 48177.
##

Barometer Rising.
RC 48189.
by Hugh MacLennan.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Halifax, Nova Scotia; December 1917. Although
presumed killed in action, Neil Macrae
secretly returns to Halifax to confront his
past. His lover, Penelope Wain, is now a ship
designer in her father's firm. No one
anticipates the catastrophic explosion that
devastates the city. Some violence. 1941.
RC 48189.
##

The Church of Dead Girls.
RC 48193.
by Stephen Dobyns.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
In the small town of Aurelius, New York,
young teenage girls are being murdered and
mutilated. As the terrified residents become
increasingly more afraid, everyone becomes a
suspect. A vigilante group threatens the
college Marxist group, and the former become
targets themselves. Violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48193.
##

Byrne.
RC 48194.
by Anthony Burgess.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
Novel in verse written just before Burgess
died in 1993. Irish artist Michael Byrne
struggles for fame in the 1930s, moving from
country to country and siring children as he
goes. He composes an opera while the Nazi
menace rises. Several of his offspring
complete the tale. Some strong language.
1995.
RC 48194.
##

Everybody Dies.
RC 48201.
by Lawrence Block.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
Matt Scudder is asked by his old friend,
Irish mobster Mick Ballou, to investigate the
killings of members of his gang. Soon Scudder
and Ballou are targets for murder. Scudder
receives little help from his former
colleagues, the cops, who hate Ballou. Strong
language and violence. 1998.
RC 48201.
##

Point of Hopes.
RC 48211.
by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett.
read by John Polk.
4 cassettes.
The Midsummer Fair is approaching in
Astreiant, and a large number of children
start disappearing. In addition, the position
of the stars in heaven seems to be heralding
a change in the reigning monarch. Pointsman
Nicholas Rathe believes there is a
connection. Some strong language. For senior
high and older readers. 1995.
RC 48211.
##

Girlfriend in a Coma.
RC 48230.
by Douglas Coupland.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A group of friends all drift through the
1980s while one, Karen, lies in a coma for
seventeen years. Karen's boyfriend, Richard,
halfheartedly raises their daughter while
wasting his life, until the day Karen wakes
up. By then the world is disappearing from a
sleeping disease. Strong language. 1998.
RC 48230.
##

The Agent.
RC 48233.
by George V. Higgins.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Sleazy sports agent Alexander Drouhin is
found murdered in his mansion outside of
Boston. Police Lieutenant Frank Clay
interviews Drouhin's employees, servants, and
the athletes he represented. Clay discovers
that everyone had a motive to kill Drouhin.
Strong language and some violence. 1998.
RC 48233.
##

_The_ _Diamond as Big as the Ritz_ and Other
Stories.
RC 48239.
by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Six short stories describe the manipulations
of the wealthy in the post-World War I era.
In the title story, the richest man in the
world blows up his home and family rather
than share his bounty. In "The Ice Palace," a
southern belle flees the north for the warmth
of her homeplace. 1998.
RC 48239.
##

Celestial Matters.
RC 48243.
by Richard Garfinkle.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
In an alternate universe where Athens still
rules after nine hundred years and Earth is
the center of the cosmos, Commander Aias is
leading the first expedition to capture a
piece of the Sun. Before his spaceship,
_Chandra's Tear_, can succeed in its mission,
questions of subversion and scientific
principle must be resolved. 1996.
RC 48243.
##

Love Me Tomorrow.
RC 48244.
by Rosanne Bittner.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
1850. When her wealthy husband, Edward,
decides to leave Pittsburgh for the West,
young Maggie McCahan has no choice but to
accompany him. Maggie and their guide, Rafe
Morrisey, are immediately attracted to each
other. The hardships they endure only
increase their love. Some violence and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48244.
##

The Big Bad City: A Novel of the 87th
Precinct.
RC 48250.
by Ed McBain.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
A nun with breast implants is murdered in a
city park. Detective Carella investigates the
crime while still fuming at the unexpected
release of the man who killed his father.
Meanwhile a burglar is canvassing the city
leaving chocolate chip cookies at each crime
scene. Violence and strong language. 1999.
RC 48250.
##

Season of Wishes.
RC 48251.
by Christina Skye.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Jamee Night had already been kidnapped once
as a teenager when bodyguard Ian McCall, the
tenth laird of Glenlyle, is hired to protect
her in Scotland. It is Ian's last job before
his family's curse overtakes him, and he
hadn't planned to fall in love with his
charge. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
RC 48251.
##

Shards of a Broken Crown: Serpentwar Saga,
Volume 4.
RC 48252.
by Raymond E. Feist.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
Prince Patrick is determined to reestablish
Krondor even with limited resources. The sons
of the duke of Krondor, Jimmy and Dash, are
assigned to Erik von Darkmoor's advance army.
While Jimmy obeys his duty even against his
heart's desire, Dash follows his own
inclinations. Sequel to _Rage of a Demon King
(RC 46070)_. 1998.
RC 48252.
##

Tidewater Blood.
RC 48255.
by William Hoffman.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Hermit Charley LeBlanc, a Vietnam vet and ex-
Leavenworth inmate, is accused of bombing his
family's mansion, killing his brother's
family. Charley escapes, determined to prove
his innocence by tracing his father's roots
back to the West Virginia coal country to
search for potential enemies with motives.
Some strong language and some violence. 1998.
RC 48255.
##

White Fire.
RC 48256.
by Cassie Edwards.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
Minnesota Territories, 1820s. Reshelle
"Flame" Russell fell in love with a teenager,
Samuel "White Fire" Dowling, who is part
Indian, when she was a mere girl. Years later
she joins her father, the Colonel, at his
frontier outpost, determined to find the man
of her dreams. Violence and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48256.
##

Was It Something I Said?.
RC 48258.
by Valerie Block.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Food products manager Barry is desperate for
a girlfriend; attorney Justine has bad luck
dating. Barry sees Justine at the airport and
changes flights to sit next to her. When the
plane crashes at takeoff, they bond but feel
threatened to discover Justine once dated
Barry's playboy roommate. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48258.
##

Someplace to Be Flying.
RC 48261.
by Charles de Lint.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
Gypsy-cab driver Hank intervenes in the
mugging of photojournalist Lily and is shot.
Two mysterious crow sisters kill the mugger
and heal Lily and Hank, arousing their
interest to learn more about the "animal
people." Their quest strengthens the bond
forming between them. 1998.
RC 48261.
##

Santa Fe: Skye's West.
RC 48289.
by Richard S. Wheeler.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Mister Skye and his Native American wives are
hired to lead Professor Peachtree and his
traveling medicine show along the Santa Fe
Trail. When the troupe's one woman is
abducted and tortured by Comanches, Skye
rescues her--only to bring on the wrath of
the tribe. Some violence. 1994.
RC 48289.
##

Bitch Factor.
RC 48299.
by Chris Rogers.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
Former Houston assistant district attorney
Dixie Flannigan, now a bounty hunter, helps
an attorney friend ensure that a client, on
trial for a young girl's hit-and-run death,
appears in court. Dixie catches up with the
accused in North Dakota, where a blizzard
forces her to get to know him. Strong
language and violence. 1998.
RC 48299.
##

The Princess Goes West.
RC 48300.
by Nan Ryan.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
1880. Princess Marlena's country, Hartz-
Coburg, is bankrupt and she has come to
America seeking help. Traveling out west, she
falls ill and her aide hires a look-alike,
Roberta Ann, Queen of the Silver Dollar
Saloon, to take Marlena's place. Then the
real Marlena is mistaken for Roberta Ann.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48300.
##

The Last Trail: A Story of Early Days in the
Ohio Valley.
RC 48306.
by Zane Grey.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
While traveling to Fort Henry, the Sheppard
family gratefully accepts the escort of
border men Jonathan Zane and Lew Wetzel. The
mutual attraction between the daughter Helen
and Zane is tested by many dangers, including
an outlaw, Brandt, whom Zane arrests for
murder. First published in 1909. Some
violence. 1996.
RC 48306.
##

The Bridge over Flatwillow Creek.
RC 48307.
by Lance Wubbels.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Minnesota, 1900s. Annie and Stuart's lives
change the day that Stuart rescues her from
drowning in Flatwillow Creek. Even though
Annie's father insists that she marry the
banker's son and Stuart is torn between a
career in the ministry versus one in
medicine, God's love shows them the way.
1998.
RC 48307.
##

The Color of Night.
RC 48310.
by David Lindsey.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Former spy and recent widower Harry Strand
has a second career as an art dealer in
Houston. When client Mara Song contacts him
about a portfolio of drawings, Harry's life
changes. Then a videotape in Mara's VCR
reveals that his past is not yet behind him.
Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
RC 48310.
##

Hill Country.
RC 48311.
by Janice Woods Windle.
read by Jill Ferris.
4 cassettes.
As a young girl in the late 1800s, Laura Hoge
Woods helps her family scratch out a living
on Texas soil. In later years, she involves
herself in politics and becomes a close
friend of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Fictionalized account based on the journals
of the author's grandmother. 1998.
RC 48311.
##

Essence of My Desire.
RC 48315.
by Jill Jones.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Perfumer Simone LefŠvre seeks revenge against
Nick Rutledge, who stole her father's
business secrets and caused his death. Nick
also hopes to invent a perfume to restore his
family's firm. Instead they both rediscover
an ancient potion that creates an escape to a
mystical plane where they become lovers. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48315.
##

The Very Thought of You.
RC 48317.
by Lynn Kurland.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
Alexander Smith is visiting his sister and
her husband in Scotland when he decides that
time-traveling back to sunny Barbados would
be fun. Smith lands instead in medieval
England, falls in love with Margaret of
Falconberg, and conspires to save her from a
nasty suitor. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48317.
##

Birds of Prey.
RC 48319.
by Wilbur Smith.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
5 cassettes.
Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal are
sailing around the tip of South Africa aboard
the pirate ship _Lady Edwina_. They are
sanctioned by King Charles II to capture
ships of the Dutch East India Company and
begin by taking _The Resolution_. Violence
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48319.
##

Dark Lord of Derkholm.
RC 48321.
by Diana Wynne Jones.
read by Erik Sandvold.
3 cassettes.
For forty years Mr. Chesney, supported by a
demon, has imposed his tour groups ("pilgrim
parties") on the worn-out kings, dragons,
elves, and farmers of the community. This
year an unusual wizard, Derk, becomes the
Dark Lord and involves his whole family--even
the griffins--in stopping Mr. Chesney. For
junior and senior high readers. 1998.
RC 48321.
##

Sacrament.
RC 48323.
by Clive Barker.
read by Jim Zeiger.
4 cassettes.
Wildlife photographer Will Rabjohns is
attacked by a six-hundred-pound female bear
and slips into a coma. While he's
unconscious, long-buried memories from his
childhood return, including the evil
perpetrated by Jacob Steep and Rosa McGee.
Will recovers to explore unresolved issues.
Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 48323.
##

The Purgatory River: Rivers West.
RC 48325.
by Frank Roderus.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
In the Spanish-owned southwest territory near
Santa Fe, settlers came to the Purgatory
River to start life over. Hernan Eduardo and
his sister Elena pose as man and wife to hide
her shameful pregnancy; Aaron leaves behind a
trail of unwed lovers; and Talks To Ghosts,
who has visions of his people's dismal
future, learns the settlers' strange ways.
Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
RC 48325.
##

Whistle.
RC 48327.
by Janice Daugharty.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Roper Rackard, already on probation, hides
the body of his white boss's wife when he
finds her dead. Guilt and fear haunt him even
before his family finds out and harasses him.
His mother, Louise, has long and intimate
ties to his boss's family, as does Roper.
Strong language. 1998.
RC 48327.
##

Roxanna Slade.
RC 48339.
by Reynolds Price.
read by Terry Hayes Sales.
3 cassettes.
A southerner tells her life story from her
twentieth birthday in 1920. On that momentous
and fateful occasion, her younger brother
Fern introduces her to Larkin Slade, Fern's
best friend and the man he wants her to
marry. But Lark dies that same day. 1998.
RC 48339.
##

Lambs of God.
RC 48340.
by Marele Day.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Three nuns live in cloistered isolation on a
forgotten island, with only their flock of
sheep for company. When Father Ignatius
arrives to develop the land into a resort,
Sister Iphigenia and the group act. They
immobilize the priest and start using his
cell phone. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1998.
RC 48340.
##

Critical Conditions.
RC 48341.
by Stephen White.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
Clinical psychologist Alan Gregory, from
_Remote Control (RC 47398)_, is called in to
care for a fifteen-year-old. Merritt Strait
tried to commit suicide because her sister
was denied experimental treatment by her HMO.
Merritt and her friends are soon implicated
in murder when the HMO's director is found
dead. Some strong language. 1998.
RC 48341.
##

Rude Astronauts: Real and Imagined Stories.
RC 48343.
by Allen Steele.
read by Randy Davidson.
2 cassettes.
Short fiction and nonfiction pieces, many
formerly published in _Isaac Asimov's Science
Fiction Magazine_. In "Trembling Earth," a
presidential candidate is killed by cloned
dinosaurs in the Okefenokee Swamp. "On the
Road: Pakachoag Hill" describes the first
rocket launch by Dr. Robert Goddard. Some
strong language. 1993.
RC 48343.
##

Brain Storm.
RC 48344.
by Richard Dooling.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
Joe Watson, a lawyer who specializes in
cyber-research, is forced by a local federal
judge to take his first pro bono case--the
murder of a deaf African American. While he
is preparing for trial, Watson is fired, his
family leaves him, and he almost has an
affair. Strong language and violence. 1998.
RC 48344.
##

The Last Resort.
RC 48348.
by Alison Lurie.
read by Ann Hodapp.
2 cassettes.
Well-known author Wilkie Walker's marriage to
Jenny is advantageous for both. Jenny's life
has a purpose--helping with his research--and
he can spend all his time writing. But at
seventy, Wilkie believes he is dying, and
Jenny notices his changed behavior. Both hope
wintering on Key West will help. Some strong
language. 1998.
RC 48348.
##

The Midnight Hour.
RC 48350.
by Karen Robards.
read by Ann Hodapp.
2 cassettes.
Judge Grace Hart awakes in the middle of the
night to find her fifteen-year-old daughter,
Jessica, missing again. This time when the
police bring her home, it is the beginning of
a nightmare that will also bring Grace long-
sought-for peace of mind. Some descriptions
of sex. 1999.
RC 48350.
##

The Dark on the Other Side.
RC 48354.
by Barbara Michaels.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Linda Randolph hears the house talking to
her. When writer Michael Collins arrives to
write a biography of Linda's husband, Gordon,
Michael also senses something evil in the
house. With the help of the local "witch" and
a psychiatrist, Michael discovers the truth
about Gordon and his nocturnal rites. Some
violence. 1970.
RC 48354.
##

The Best of the Best: Eighteen New Stories by
America's Leading Authors.
RC 48360.
edited by Elaine Koster and Joseph Pittman.
read by John Polk.
3 cassettes.
Eighteen stories from prominent American
writers including Stephen King, Joyce Carol
Oates, Ed McBain, Lawrence Block, and E.L.
Doctorow. In "Color Blind," a thirty-two-
year-old white virgin is obsessed with a
twenty-eight-year-old black student. In
"Untitled," Holocaust victims and the Nazis
are portrayed in a prose poem. 1998.
RC 48360.
##

Love among the Walnuts.
RC 48361.
by Jean Ferris.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
Sandy, raised in isolation by his wealthy
parents, must fight off his greedy uncles,
who manage to incapacitate the elderly
couple--and Sandy's pet chicken. Nurse Sunnie
Stone helps Sandy move them into a high-class
rest home, Walnut Manor. Then Sandy and
Sunnie together confront the uncles. For
senior high and older readers. 1998.
RC 48361.
##

Harlot's Moon.
RC 48362.
by Ed Gorman.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Former FBI psychological
profiler Robert Payne is asked by a childhood
friend, Father Gray, to investigate the
murder and mutilation of a fellow priest in a
seedy motel. Payne discovers additional
grisly murders among the parishioners and
narrows his search. Strong language and
violence. 1997.
RC 48362.
##

Armageddon Summer.
RC 48366.
by Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville.
read by Carol Dines.
2 cassettes.
Marina and Jed both have parents who belong
to a religious cult. When the congregation is
led to a mountaintop to wait for the violent
end of the world, the two teenagers go along.
Once there, they have to question their own
beliefs. Some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 1998.
RC 48366.
##

Tarzan: The Lost Adventure.
RC 48372.
by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Joe R. Lansdale.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
Professor of anthropology Eugene Hanson and
his daughter Jean are on a photographic
expedition looking for the lost city of Ur
when deserters from the foreign legion rob
them of their supplies. With Tarzan's
assistance, their mission can continue.
Burroughs's outline for this adventure was
completed by Lansdale. 1995.
RC 48372.
##

Happy Returns.
RC 48374.
by Angela Thirkell.
read by Anne Flosnik.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
During the 1950s, the residents of
Barsetshire pick up their lives following the
war. Churchill returns to power, and the
older generation lovingly watches as the
younger generation begins the rituals of
courtship. Sequel to _The Duke's Daughter (RC
47245)_. 1952.
RC 48374.
##

Never Love a Cowboy.
RC 48381.
by Jill Gregory.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
When Emma Malloy returns to her father's
Montana ranch in 1882 after six years at
boarding school, she's shocked to learn that
the long-standing feud between her father and
the neighboring Garrettsons has led to
murder. She's also annoyed that Tucker
Garrettson has become extremely handsome.
Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48381.
##

The Snake-Stone.
RC 48384.
by Berlie Doherty.
read by David Cutler.
1 cassette.
Fifteen-year-old James is a championship
diver who may have a chance to make an
Olympic team. But he suddenly sets another
goal. James, adopted, wants to find his birth
mother. His only clues are a scrap of paper
and a snake-shaped stone. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.
RC 48384.
##

Toss.
RC 48397.
by Boomer Esiason and Lowell Cauffiel.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
Rookie quarterback Derek Brody joins a New
York City football team that is rife with
scandals involving sex, drugs, and murder--
all covered up by the team's vice president,
Carl Montan. When a retired player is killed
after visiting Brody, the police begin to
investigate the rookie--who has already
served time for manslaughter. Strong language
and violence. 1998.
RC 48397.
##

Park City: New and Selected Stories.
RC 48404.
by Ann Beattie.
read by Connie Crawford.
4 cassettes.
Three dozen stories written during the last
quarter of the twentieth century. The title
piece tells about an odd family grouping at a
resort in Utah, where a bored teenage girl
named Lyric makes perceptive comments about
her companions. 1998.
RC 48404.
##

1916.
RC 48416.
by Morgan Llywelyn.
read by Terry Donnelly.
3 cassettes.
On the eve of the ill-fated Easter Rebellion,
fifteen-year-old Ned Halloran enlists in the
Irish Volunteers. A prize student of famed
patriot Patrick Pearce, Ned joins his mentor
and fellow countrymen in a valiant stand
against a superior British force in the
bloody Rising of 1916. Violence. 1998.
RC 48416.
##

A New Song: The Mitford Years, Volume 5.
RC 48430.
by Jan Karon.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
The bishop assigns Father Tim, now retired,
to fill in as interim priest on North
Carolina's coastal island Whitecap. He is
reluctant to leave his old friends in
Mitford, but does keep in touch. However, he
quickly finds his place at St. John's in the
Grove. Sequel to _Out to Canaan (RC 44958)_.
Bestseller 1999.
RC 48430.
##

Certain Prey.
RC 48436.
by John Sandford.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
Clara Rinker, raped at sixteen, killed her
rapist without regret and became a hit woman
for the Mafia. Currently she is "working" for
Carmel Loan, a Minneapolis defense attorney.
When the job hits a snag, Clara and Carmel
must save themselves from Minneapolis
policeman Lucas Davenport. Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1999.
RC 48436.
##

Fortune's Hand.
RC 48440.
by Belva Plain.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Robb MacDaniel plans to marry his longtime
sweetheart after law school. But plans change
once he graduates. He gets a job with a good
law firm, marries his boss's daughter, and
makes a name for himself. Life seems perfect.
Then a tragedy befalls Robb, and things
change completely. Some descriptions of sex.
1999.
RC 48440.
##

Coronation Summer.
RC 48467.
by Angela Thirkell.
read by Anne Flosnik.
1 cassette.
Fanny Harcourt, her brother Ned, and their
father, along with friends Emily Dacre and
Henry Darnley, travel to London for the 1838
coronation of Queen Victoria. As they tour
historic buildings and gardens and attend the
coronation parade, they are not immune to
infatuations and romantic misunderstandings.
1937.
RC 48467.
##

Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn.
RC 48480.
by Janette Oke.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
In 1874 Martin Forbes, a young missionary,
arrives in Alberta, Canada, to establish a
school and bring Christianity to the
Blackfoot Indians. Two star pupils, Running
Fawn and Silver Fox, are then sent to school
in Calgary, where Silver Fox is able to
accept Christianity, but Running Fawn returns
home to her family and beliefs. 1996.
RC 48480.
##

The Book of Lost Tales: The History of
Middle-Earth, Part 2.
RC 48494.
by J.R.R. Tolkien.
read by John Horton.
3 cassettes.
Versions of six legends and myths invented by
Tolkien as background for his early writing
and reworked for later publications. His son
has edited the manuscripts and added
commentary. Sequel to _The Book of Lost
Tales, Part 1 (RC 20827)_. 1984.
RC 48494.
##

A Treasury of North American Folktales.
RC 48522.
compiled by Catherine Peck.
read by John Polk.
3 cassettes.
More than one hundred tales both ancient and
modern originating from northern Canada, many
regions of the United States, and Mexico.
Includes adult and children's stories about
traditional heroes like Davy Crockett, Paul
Bunyan, and Brer Rabbit as well as stories
about ghosts, witches, and lovers. Bestseller
1998.
RC 48522.
##

A Certain Smile.
RC 48523.
by Judith Michael.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
When forty-year-old Miranda Graham ventures
to China on business, she meets businessman
Yuan Li at the Beijing airport. Li helps her
adjust to the strange customs and food, and
eventually their friendship turns into a
passionate love. But will their relationship
end when Miranda returns home? Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48523.
##

Hannibal.
RC 48524.
by Thomas Harris.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Clarice Starling's career in the FBI has
soured, but when Hannibal Lecter's case is
revived, she rejoins Jack Crawford to track
him down. Also searching is one of Hannibal's
victims--wealthy, disfigured Mason Verger.
Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Silence
of the Lambs (RC 27020)_. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48524.
##

Fleur de Leigh's Life of Crime.
RC 48527.
by Diane Leslie.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Beverly Hills, 1957. Fleur de Leigh's father,
Maurice, produces television programs, and
her mother, Charmian, writes and stars in a
radio mystery. So at age ten, Fleur finds
herself being cared for by a succession of
nannies, including the rotund Glendora and
Miss Hoate, who just escaped a mental
hospital. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48527.
##

Mother of Pearl.
RC 48529.
by Melinda Haynes.
read by Ann Hodapp.
3 cassettes.
Petal, Mississippi; 1956. Valuable, a
fourteen-year-old white who has basically
raised herself, is pregnant. Even, twenty-
seven, a black orphan, loves Joody Two Sun, a
prophetess. As these and other outcast
residents search for identity, commitment,
and love, they begin to form a family that
crosses over racial lines. Strong language
and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48529.
##

The Sabbathday River.
RC 48531.
by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
read by Nanette Savard.
4 cassettes.
New Hampshire, 1985. Outsider Naomi Roth
discovers the body of a newborn in the river.
Young single mother Heather Pratt confesses.
Then Naomi discovers another dead infant.
When public opinion condemns Heather, Naomi
convinces newcomer Judith Friedman, an
attorney and fellow Jew, to take the case.
Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48531.
##

Other People's Children.
RC 48532.
by Joanna Trollope.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
When Josie Carver, mother of eight-year-old
Rufus, marries Matthew Mitchell, she knows he
has three contentious children; she just
doesn't expect to have to live with them when
their unstable mother can't manage. Meanwhile
Rufus's father, Tom, falls in love with
Elizabeth, but his adult daughter won't share
him with another. Bestseller 1998.
RC 48532.
##

Days of Air and Darkness: A Novel of the
Westlands.
RC 48536.
by Katharine Kerr.
read by Fred Major.
3 cassettes.
It is up to Jill to prevent the goddess
Alshandra from harming the human mother of a
soon-to-be-born child in the city of Cengarn.
Rhodry hopes to help by using the legendary
dragon Arzosah. Sequel to _Days of Blood and
Fire (RC 39217)_. Some violence. 1994.
RC 48536.
##

A Heart for the Taking.
RC 48550.
by Shirlee Busbee.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
Virginia, 1774. Chance Walker blames his
wealthy cousin Jonathan for the death of
Chance's wife. Intent on revenge, he seduces
Jonathan's latest conquest, Lady Fancy
Merrivale, who recently arrived from England.
Chance finds himself falling in love with
Fancy just as she realizes she has walked
into a family feud. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48550.
##

Virtual Vandals: Tom Clancy's Net Force.
RC 48551.
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
2025. Matt Hunter and his friends are Net
Force explorers, helping protect citizens
against online crime. The group goes into
action when teenage gangsters open fire at a
virtual baseball game and the senior Net
Force leaders can't find them. Some violence.
For senior high and older readers. 1999.
RC 48551.
##

Speedy.
RC 48556.
by Max Brand.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
A gambling vagabond named Speedy arrives in
the town of Durfee to find some easy money
and instead finds friends and a girl named
Mary. But can a rolling stone ever stay in
one place? Some violence. 1931.
RC 48556.
##

The Magnificent Ambersons.
RC 48558.
by Booth Tarkington.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
In the nineteenth century Major Amberson made
a fortune, and his family became the most
prominent in their midwestern town. When
industrialization transforms the town into a
city, the major's only grandson, arrogant
George Amberson Minafer, cannot adjust to the
change; his only ambition is to be a
yachtsman. Pulitzer Prize. 1918.
RC 48558.
##

The Garden Club Mystery.
RC 48560.
by Graham Gordon Landrum and Robert Graham
Landrum.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
Harriet Bushrow investigates the murder of
the garden club president, Marguerite
Claymore. Marguerite's teenage assistant is
accused of the crime, but Harriet suspects
the death is connected to a rash of home
burglaries in both Borderville, Tennessee,
and Bordersville, Virginia. Sequel to _The
Historical Society Murder Mystery (RC
47929)_. 1998.
RC 48560.
##

Montana.
RC 48565.
by Debbie Macomber.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
When her grandfather becomes ill, divorced
Molly Cogan moves her two boys from San
Francisco to his Montana ranch. She's shocked
to learn that the ranch is in trouble and her
grandfather wants her to marry his new
foreman. Strong language, some descriptions
of sex, and some violence. 1997.
RC 48565.
##

A Walk through the Fire: A Sharon McCone
Mystery.
RC 48570.
by Marcia Muller.
read by Pam Ward.
2 cassettes.
P.I. Sharon McCone is summoned to Hawaii by
her friend, filmmaker Glenna Stanleigh, whose
documentary crew has been plagued by a series
of suspicious accidents. McCone quickly
learns who doesn't want the film to be made:
members of the long-missing film writer's
dysfunctional family. Strong language and
some violence. 1999.
RC 48570.
##

The Law of Similars.
RC 48572.
by Chris Bohjalian.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Vermont state's attorney Leland Fowler
consults homeopath Carissa Lake about a cold
and falls in love. Soon after, another of
Carissa's patients discontinues his regular
medicine and dies. Leland abandons all
ethics, clandestinely assisting Carissa with
her legal defense. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 48572.
##

Only His.
RC 48573.
by Elizabeth Lowell.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Following the Civil War, the only thing
southerner Willow Moran has left are her five
Arabian horses. With the aid of Caleb Black,
she heads into the Rocky Mountains to find
her brother. Along the way, she also
discovers love. Some violence and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.
RC 48573.
##

Raise the Titanic!.
RC 48575.
by Clive Cussler.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
To ensure America's security, it becomes
essential to obtain the rare element
byzanium, which lies in the hold of the
sunken _Titanic_. Dirk Pitt, jack-of-all-
trades, attempts to raise the ship, but a
hurricane and Russian spies complicate his
mission. Strong language. 1976.
RC 48575.
##

Human Voices.
RC 48577.
by Penelope Fitzgerald.
read by Mary Woods.
1 cassette.
BBC employees struggle to keep Broadcasting
House in operation during the bombing of
London in World War II. Young intern Annie
Asra, two department directors, and those
around them face daily questions of survival
but also grapple with workplace dramas and
personal crises.  Based on Fitzgerald's own
wartime experiences. 1980.
RC 48577.
##

Night Gardening.
RC 48580.
by E.L. Swann.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
Sixty-one-year-old Maggie Welles is
recovering from a stroke in her Harvard
Square house when she meets Tristan Mallory,
a landscape architect working next door. The
two are drawn together by their love of
gardening. Maggie's son soon intrudes in his
quest for money. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 48580.
##

Five Fortunes.
RC 48585.
by Beth Gutcheon.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
A diverse group of women meet at an Arizona
spa for a needed boost of spiritual and
physical energy. Over the next year, they
change their lives. Laura, a widowed judge,
runs for office; Amy and her overweight
daughter, Jill, resolve old issues; and
Carter quits smoking and finds love. Some
strong language. 1998.
RC 48585.
##

The Cockfighter.
RC 48587.
by Frank Manley.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
When Jake Cantrell gives his twelve-year-old
son a champion cock and takes him to the next
derby, Sonny is eager to enter his father's
world. But Sonny's first experience as a
cockfighter changes his feelings about the
sport and about his father. Strong language.
1998.
RC 48587.
##

The Deadliest Game: Tom Clancy's Net Force.
RC 48589.
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
2025. The most popular war game on the
Internet is becoming reality, and people are
getting hurt. Net Force explorers Megan
O'Malley and Leif Anderson know how to play
the game, so they are assigned to track down
the culprits who are changing the rules. For
senior high and older readers. 1999.
RC 48589.
##

Lair of the Lizard: A Tony Lowell Mystery.
RC 48590.
by E.C. Ayres.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
Tony Lowell is happily retired in Florida
when his daughter, Ariel, asks him to find a
missing friend. Ariel met Hispanic divorc‚e
Alicia Sandoval at a Santa Fe New Age
seminar. Lowell flies to New Mexico and, with
no help from the natives, rescues Alicia from
her ex-husband. Strong language and violence.
1998.
RC 48590.
##

The Cereal Murders: A Culinary Mystery.
RC 48591.
by Diane Mott Davidson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
After an evening spent working at the
exclusive Colorado prep school her son
attends, caterer Goldy Bear discovers the
body of the class valedictorian. When other
deaths follow and Goldy and her son are
viciously harassed, she and her boyfriend,
detective Tom Schulz, investigate. Some
strong language and some violence. 1993.
RC 48591.
##

The Guardian.
RC 48592.
by Joan Wolf.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
When the earl of Weston dies in Regency
England, his will surprisingly names his
brother Stephen guardian to his young son.
The earl's widow, Annabelle, who was raised
as the brothers' stepsister, had loved
Stephen until he fled to Jamaica in disgrace
five years earlier. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 48592.
##

A Caf‚ on the Nile.
RC 48612.
by Bartle Bull.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
4 cassettes.
Cairo, 1935. Cataract Caf‚ owner Olivio has
intimations of the coming war as he seeks a
partnership with Adam Penfold. Old friends
and new enemies intermingle: Gwenn Rider, her
estranged husband Anton, her Italian lover
Grimaldi, and American twins seeking
adventure. Sequel to _The White Rhino Hotel
(RC 37109)_. Violence and descriptions of
sex. 1998.
RC 48612.
##

The Country Life.
RC 48660.
by Rachel Cusk.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Twenty-nine-year-old Stella Benson--ditching
family, job, and London flat--escapes to the
country as an au pair to a disabled teenager.
The eccentric Madden family intrigues Stella.
She gradually begins to like her antagonistic
charge, Martin, who tries his best to uncover
Stella's secrets. Strong language. 1997.
RC 48660.
##

Serpent: A Novel from the NUMA Files.
RC 48719.
by Clive Cussler.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA)
investigators Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala use
their aquatic skills and keen minds to try to
retrieve a mysterious object from an armored
car on the sunken _Andrea Doria_. They face
numerous adventures fraught with
complications and impeded by political
schemes. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48719.
##

Genuine Lies.
RC 48723.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Pam Ward.
4 cassettes.
Julia Summers and son Brandon move to
California, where she will write actress Eve
Benedict's biography. As Eve reveals secrets
from her past, Julia begins receiving
threats; she also falls in love with Eve's
stepson, Paul. Suddenly Julia is on trial for
Eve's murder. Some explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller
1991.
RC 48723.
##

Harmful Intent.
RC 48727.
by Baine Kerr.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
Although he has vowed to stop trying
malpractice lawsuits, attorney Peter Moss is
drawn to the case of Terry Winter--a woman
dying of breast cancer who is suing her
family physician for failing to diagnose it
in time. Moss has faced this doctor in court
before--and lost. Strong language. 1999.
RC 48727.
##

Bloodstream.
RC 48731.
by Tess Gerritsen.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
Widowed Dr. Claire Elliot has opened a
practice in Tranquility, Maine, in hopes of
steering her son away from trouble in
Baltimore. But Tranquility proves to be
worse. As more and more of the town's
teenagers become extremely violent, Claire
races to find a medical reason. Strong
language and violence. 1998.
RC 48731.
##

The Riddle of the Lost Lover.
RC 48738.
by Patricia Veryan.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Captain Jack Vespa, learning that Sir
Kendrick is not his real father, sets out to
discover his true father's identity. His
search is difficult because his mother, to
escape the scandal, has gone to South
America. Consuela and her grandmother help
him. Sequel to _The Riddle of Alabaster Royal
(RC 46452)_. 1998.
RC 48738.
##

The Alternate.
RC 48740.
by John Martel.
read by Jim Zeiger.
4 cassettes.
When the wife of California's former
congressman Elliot Ashford is murdered,
Elliot can't produce an alibi; he was with a
mobster who was violating parole. Attorneys
on both sides plot their career moves and
puzzle out the complex case, but then an
unbalanced alternate juror decides to help
the prosecutors win. Strong language and
violence. 1999.
RC 48740.
##

Fair as the Moon.
RC 48744.
by Temple Bailey.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Lucia Herrick, twenty, and her father,
Dwight, are well-to-do residents of
Washington, D.C. Lucia is being pursued by a
man who dumped her earlier. Her father is
planning to marry again, but Lucia does not
approve of his choice. As these couples work
out their differences, their lives become
intertwined with other Washington residents.
1935.
RC 48744.
##

The Sweetest Thing.
RC 48745.
by Barbara Freethy.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Even as an adult, Faith Christopher still
feels like an orphan. She owns her own
bakery/caf‚, and it is there that she meets
Julian Carrigan, grandfather of Alex
Carrigan. Soon Faith's life becomes
irrevocably connected to the Carrigans as
Julian tries to remove a family curse. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1999.
RC 48745.
##

Welcome to Paradise.
RC 48749.
by Laurence Shames.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
When a tiny mobster, Big Al, goes to Florida
on vacation, an angry colleague hires two men
to play a series of cruel pranks on him. The
men target the wrong guy and harass another
Big Al, who had won a trip in a sales
competition. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 48749.
##

Redemption.
RC 48750.
by Howard Fast.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Isaac Goldman, seventy-eight, is driving
across the George Washington Bridge just as a
young woman attempts to jump. He stops,
changing the course of his life and that of
forty-seven-year-old Elizabeth Hopper. They
fall in love and are planning to marry when
she is suddenly accused of murdering her ex-
husband. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 48750.
##

The Day the Cowboys Quit.
RC 48755.
by Elmer Kelton.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Texas, 1883. Wagon boss Hitch (Hugh
Hitchcock) wants to keep the peace when the
cowboys go on strike for personal rights
against the large, syndicate-backed ranchers.
But as Hitch's losses mount, he sides with
the cowboys. Some strong language. 1971.
RC 48755.
##

Sealed with a Kiss.
RC 48760.
by Pamela Morsi.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Eight years ago Gidry Chavis jilted Prudence
Belmont, leaving her to face the talk
generated by his leaving the small Texas town
named for his ancestors. Now Gidry is back,
and he realizes his mistake. But Prudence is
in no mood to listen to his pleas. Some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 48760.
##

Black Notice.
RC 48767.
by Patricia Cornwell.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Richmond medical examiner Kay Scarpetta
investigates a decomposed body found on a
freighter. Evidence leads her to Interpol in
Paris, where she learns of a serial killer
who calls himself a werewolf. Back in
Virginia, Kay and policeman Peter Marino find
more victims. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48767.
##

The Edge.
RC 48769.
by Catherine Coulter.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Recovering from a car bomb explosion, FBI
agent Ford MacDougal experiences a drowning
sensation. The next morning he learns his
sister Jilly is in a coma from driving her
car over an Oregon oceanside cliff. As Jilly
awakens and disappears, Ford begins tracking
down clues. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1999.
RC 48769.
##

The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing.
RC 48771.
by Melissa Bank.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
1 cassette.
New Yorker Jane Rosenal is assessing her
journey through the uneven terrain of
interpersonal relationships, which began at
age fourteen as she learned about the subject
from observing her brother and his
girlfriend. Now, as an adult, she struggles
to maintain lasting ties, both at home and at
work. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48771.
##

The Men of Brewster Place.
RC 48779.
by Gloria Naylor.
read by Peter Jay Fernandez.
1 cassette.
In this companion to _The Women of Brewster
Place (RC 25314)_, African American men who
live in the tenement describe their lives and
daily frustrations trying to make a living
while coping with their women and children.
Strong language. 1998.
RC 48779.
##

River, Cross My Heart.
RC 48816.
by Breena Clarke.
read by Samarra Mbenga.
2 cassettes.
Clara, six, and Johnnie Mae, twelve, are
among the many black children of Washington,
D.C., in 1925 who swim in the Potomac River
because they are not allowed to use the
nearby pool. When Clara drowns in the river,
Johnnie Mae has difficulty overcoming her
sense of responsibility for Clara's death.
1999.
RC 48816.
##

Big Trouble.
RC 48817.
by Dave Barry.
read by Jeff Baker.
2 cassettes.
South Florida. When two hit men from Jersey
attempt to eliminate embezzler Arthur Herk,
they are interrupted time and again--by his
stepdaughter Jenny's high school friends
playing pranks; a homeless man living in his
yard; and home invaders with a miniature
Russian nuclear bomb. Strong language and
some violence. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48817.
##

Night Whispers.
RC 48834.
by Judith McNaught.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
2 cassettes.
Policewoman Sloan Reynolds never knew her
father and has no desire to see him when he
begs her to join him in Palm Beach. A few
days later Sloan is persuaded to accept the
invitation by FBI agent Paul Richardson, who
says her father is suspected of several
crimes. Some strong language. Bestseller
1998.
RC 48834.
##

Tom Clancy's Op-Center: State of Siege.
RC 48879.
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Op-center head Paul Hood, facing retirement,
takes his family on a vacation to New York,
where his daughter is scheduled to perform in
a violin ensemble before the United Nations.
When terrorists infiltrate the U.N., Hood and
his family are in the building. Violence and
strong language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48879.
##

The Enchanter.
RC 48886.
by Vladimir Nabokov.
read by Richard Davidson.
1 cassette.
A middle-aged man describes his attraction to
prepubescent girls and his decision this time
to pursue his newest interest, a twelve-year-
old, russet-haired maiden roller-skating in a
park. With an afterword by the author's son
and translator Dmitri Nabokov. Precursor to
_Lolita (RC 16746)_. Some descriptions of
sex. 1986.
RC 48886.
##

Judy.
RC 48923.
by Temple Bailey.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
Judy and Anne are both motherless. Anne lives
with her grandmother in the country and is
quite happy. Judy, who believes her father is
still alive, is having difficulty adjusting
to country life with her grandfather. Anne
and others help her fit in, and together they
have some exciting adventures. 1907.
RC 48923.
##

All the Queen's Men.
RC 48949.
by Linda Howard.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Five years ago CIA agent Niema Burdock left
field work after her husband's death in an
operation. Now, legendary spy John Medina,
who is secretly smitten with Niema, asks her
to rejoin him in a case. Strong language,
violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48949.
##

The Brethren.
RC 49252.
by John Grisham.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
In a federal penitentiary in Florida, three
former judges known as the Brethren hold
court. Besides handling inmate disputes and
appeals, they have devised a scheme to
blackmail men on the outside. But when one of
their targets turns out to be a CIA-financed
candidate for president, they find themselves
in hot water. Bestseller 2000. 2000.
RC 49252.
##

Gap Creek.
RC 49253.
by Robert Morgan.
read by Nanette Savard.
2 cassettes.
Julie Harmon, seventeen, can butcher a hog,
split a log, and plant a crop; and she
watched her brother and father die. When she
marries Hank Richards, eighteen, and moves to
Gap Creek, South Carolina, she finds some
happiness but still faces hard work and
sorrow. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1999. 1999.
RC 49253.
##

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_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, contact your
cooperating library.

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

Graveyards of the Dinosaurs: What It's Like
to Discover Prehistoric Creatures.
RC 47910.
by Shelley Tanaka.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Describes paleontologists' discovery of
dinosaur fossils at major sites in Mongolia,
Canada, and Argentina. Presents information
on the Oviraptor, Centrosaurus, and
Herrerasaurus, among others. Discusses
scientific evidence linking birds and
carnivorous dinosaurs. For grades 4-7. 1998.
RC 47910.
##

Crocodiles, Camels, and Dugout Canoes: Eight
Adventurous Episodes.
RC 47935.
by Bo Zaunders.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Presents eight amateur explorers, who between
1820 and 1963 traveled various parts of the
world. Includes Mary Kingsley, who collected
insects and fish for the British Museum;
Antoine de Saint-Exup‚ry, who flew dangerous
missions; and Dervla Murphy, who bicycled
across Europe to India. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 47935.
##

Masada.
RC 48195.
by Neil Waldman.
read by David Elias.
1 cassette.
Waldman discusses the symbolic importance of
Masada as a reminder of past heroism. Recalls
the building of Herod's temple, the Jews'
occupation of it, and the mass suicide to
prevent capture by the Romans. Describes
archaeological digs of the twentieth century
that have uncovered most of the fortress. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998.
RC 48195.
##

Boyz II Men.
RC 48656.
by James Earl Hardy.
read by Bob Moore.
1 cassette.
Describes the development of the singers who
in a four-year period became a bestselling
vocal group. The boys met at a magnet high
school for musicians in Philadelphia and
credit their success to hard work and a
belief in God. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1997.
RC 48656.
##

Talking with Adventurers: Conversations with
Christina M. Allen, Robert Ballard, Michael
L. Blakey, Ann Bowles, David Doubilet, Jane
Goodall, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Michael
Novacek, Johan Reinhard, Rick C. West, and
Juris Zarins.
RC 48724.
compiled by Pat Cummings and Linda Cummings.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Biographical sketches of twelve men and women
who enjoy exploring the world around them in
such scientific careers as a rain forest
ecologist, an anthropologist, or an
underwater photographer. For grades 4-7.
1998.
RC 48724.
##

Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth
I.
RC 48753.
by Jane Resh Thomas.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Discusses Elizabeth from her birth in 1533 to
her death in 1603 within the social and
political context of the time in which she
ruled. The author looks at the personal
aspects of the queen's life, including why
she never married. For grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 48753.
##

The Moon and I.
RC 48921.
by Betsy Byars.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
While describing her acquaintance with a
black snake named Moon, Byars explains how
she writes books. She recalls wanting a pet
snake when she was seven and other incidents
from her childhood, as she continues telling
how she creates stories and the characters in
them. For grades 4-7. 1991.
RC 48921.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

A Year with Butch and Spike.
RC 46782.
by Gail Gauthier.
read by Anne Mullen.
1 cassette.
Honor student Jasper Gordon is dismayed to
learn that he has to sit between the
incorrigible Couture cousins, Butch and
Spike, in his sixth-grade class. Mrs. McNulty
is the strictest teacher in the school; she
even humiliates pupils in front of their
friends. After months of unfair treatment,
Jasper is on the cousins' side in the
classroom battle of wills. For grades 4-7.
1998.
RC 46782.
##

Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our
Sisterhood.
RC 48061.
by Veronica Chambers.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
1 cassette.
Teenagers Marisol and Magda speak only
English, but they are accustomed to hearing
Spanish in their homes, a practice that helps
Marisol when she spends a year with her
grandmother in Panama. At first unhappy,
Marisol learns to enjoy life in Central
America. For grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 48061.
##

Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna
Hutchinson, Indian Captive.
RC 48226.
by Katherine Kirkpatrick.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Dutch colonies, 1643. Anne Hutchinson and her
youngest children move to a farm in the
wilderness. When the Lenape Indians attack,
only nine-year-old Susanna is left alive and
taken captive. For three-and-a-half years,
Susanna gradually becomes one of the tribe
until her family buys her back. Some
violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1998.
RC 48226.
##

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key.
RC 48254.
by Jack Gantos.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
When Joey's medication for attention deficit
disorder wears off during the school day, he
forgets that his house key is not on a string
and swallows it. Joey continues to cause
problems for his classmates and himself while
his mother and his teachers try to help him.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 48254.
##

Being Danny's Dog.
RC 48263.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
T.R., his older brother Danny, and their
mother move to a townhouse in the Chicago
suburbs. Since his mom's divorce, Danny tries
to be the "man of the house," and T.R.
follows Danny around so much that he feels
like Danny's dog. But during the summer, both
boys make new friends. For grades 3-6. 1995.
RC 48263.
##

The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the
Beast Tale.
RC 48284.
by Laurence Yep.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
In China long ago, a poor farmer is captured
by a dragon who wants to marry one of the
man's seven daughters. Finally the youngest
girl agrees because she hopes to save her
father's life. After she leaves with the
creature, she discovers that it has another
identity. For grades K-3. 1997.
RC 48284.
##

December.
RC 48294.
by Eve Bunting.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Simon and his mother live in a cardboard box.
They don't have much, but they offer to share
what they have with an old woman who has even
less. She spends Christmas Eve with them, but
the next morning she is gone. By the next
Christmas, their luck has changed. For grades
2-4. 1997.
RC 48294.
##

Mustang Flats.
RC 48313.
by G. Clifton Wisler.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
When Frank Draper returns to Texas after the
Civil War, he unfairly blames the ranch's
misfortunes on his fourteen-year-old son,
Alby, whom he had left in charge. Alby joins
a cattle drive hoping to earn some money for
his family and to regain his father's
respect. For grades 5-8. 1997.
RC 48313.
##

Hope's Crossing.
RC 48335.
by Joan Elizabeth Goodman.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
Connecticut, 1779. Hope Wakeman, almost
thirteen, is kidnapped from her home by
English Loyalists. Forced into servitude,
Hope is rescued by her captor's elderly
mother, who flees with her to New York City.
While arranging the rest of the journey home,
the two are stricken with deadly smallpox.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 48335.
##

Not Just a Summer Crush.
RC 48345.
by C.S. Adler.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
Twelve-year-old Hana is the baby of the
family and feels neglected. When she
discovers that Mr. Crane, her teacher, is
vacationing at the beach, Hana develops a
crush on him as they become friends. Hana's
family is wary of their relationship but
learns to appreciate her feelings. For grades
5-8. 1998.
RC 48345.
##

Raptor.
RC 48346.
by Paul Zindel.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Zack and Uta retrieve a large egg from a dig
site in Utah that promptly hatches into a
baby dinosaur--a raptor--at Zack's house.
When the mother raptor breaks in searching
for her baby, the nightmarish complications
begin. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 48346.
##

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
RC 48540.
by Roald Dahl.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Mr. Willy Wonka's magic glass elevator
accidentally orbits Charlie Bucket and his
family into space, where they fight ferocious
battles with the dreadful Vermicious Knids.
They barely rescue Grandma Georgina from
Minusland, where people disappear. Sequel to
_Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (RC
33498)_. For grades 4-7. 1972.
RC 48540.
##

I Can't Believe I Have to Do This.
RC 48554.
by Jan Alford.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
On Dean Matthews's twelfth birthday, his
mother gives him the worst present ever--a
journal. Dean's brief entries during the next
year alternate with fuller descriptions of
growing pains: fights with his sister, guilt
over his dog's accident, and behavior that
leads to his arrest. For grades 5-8. 1997.
RC 48554.
##

The Other Shepards.
RC 48567.
by Adele Griffin.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Sisters Holland and Geneva have a special
bond--they live in the shadow of their two
brothers and sister who died before the
youngest Shepards were born. What the girls
want most is to be part of a normal family.
When they meet Annie, they hope she will
help. For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 48567.
##

Bridge to Terabithia.
RC 48732.
by Katherine Paterson.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Jess finds his biggest rival and best friend
in Leslie, a girl who moves to his rural
Virginia community from the city. Together
they create Terabithia, a secret kingdom in
the woods where they reign supreme--until
tragedy strikes. Newbery Medal. For grades 5-
8. 1977.
RC 48732.
##

The Pinballs.
RC 48741.
by Betsy Byars.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Mr. and Mrs. Mason have three new foster
children--thirteen-year-old Harvey, eight-
year-old Thomas J., and teenaged Carlie--all
with troubled backgrounds. The newcomers help
each other to adjust and to learn about love
and determination. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1977.
RC 48741.
##

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
RC 48772.
by J.K. Rowling.
read by Erik Sandvold.
3 cassettes.
Harry is relieved to be back at Hogwarts for
his third year with his friends Ron and
Hermione even though he isn't completely
safe. The escaped convict Sirius Black, a
staunch supporter of Voldemort, is after
Harry. Sequel to _Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets (RC 48437)_. For grades 4-
7. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48772.
##

Trouble on the Tracks.
RC 48835.
by Donna Jo Napoli.
read by Jeff Baker.
1 cassette.
Thirteen-year-old Zach is with his obnoxious
ten-year-old sister, Eve, on an overnight
train ride through the Australian desert. On
board Eve runs afoul of bird smugglers who
throw both children off the train. Alone in
the outback, Zach and Eve have to find help.
For grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 48835.
##

Raising Sweetness.
RC 48875.
by Diane Stanley.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
Sweetness, of _Saving Sweetness (RC 47918)_,
is one of eight orphans living with the
kindhearted sheriff in Possum Trot. Meals are
unusual, the house is a mess, and nobody goes
to school, but everyone is happy. When a
letter comes, Sweetness devises a way to read
it. And then a visitor arrives. For grades K-
3. 1999.
RC 48875.
##

Spirit Horse.
RC 48876.
by Ned Ackerman.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Although newly arrived in the Kainaa band of
the Blackfoot people, Running Crane, a
Siksika youth, is chosen by Wolf Eagle to
accompany the horse raiders. Later separated
from the group, Running Crane courageously
tames a legendary stallion and rescues
wounded Wolf Eagle. For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 48876.
##

The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder.
RC 48887.
by John Bellairs and Brad Strickland.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
When Lewis Barnavelt and his Uncle Jonathan,
a wizard, visit the family manor in England,
Lewis and the housekeeper's son Bertram find
a secret place inside a neglected maze.
Dislodging a brick in a vault, they
unknowingly let loose a sinister force that
endangers them. For grades 5-8. 1993.
RC 48887.
##

Sasquatch.
RC 48922.
by Roland Smith.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Dylan's father had a personal encounter with
Sasquatch (aka Bigfoot) on a hunting trip and
now seeks to protect him from the ruthless
hunter Dr. Flagg. When Dylan's father leaves
for the about-to-erupt Mount Saint Helens
where Sasquatch lives, Dylan is determined to
go also. For grades 4-7. 1998.
RC 48922.
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_Foreign Language Books_
The following cassette titles are available
in the languages designated.

_Spanish_
_El_ _Arroyo de la Llorona_ y Otros
Cuentos__.
RC 48077.
por Sandra Cisneros.
leĦdo por Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
La autora es mexicano-americana. Presenta
veintid˘s cuentos acerca de mujeres mexicano-
americanas--mujeres que existen en un lugar
donde a menudo los hombres son infieles y las
familias perseveran gracias a fuertes
tradiciones religiosas y sociales. Cisneros
cuenta las experiencias de mujeres que nacen
al sur de la frontera y vienen a vivir en
Estados Unidos. Ellas son las mujeres que
forman la clase m s pegada por los conflictos
entre dos culturas distintas. Contiene
lenguaje injurioso. (A collection of twenty-
two short stories by a Mexican American
writer. She describes growing up female in a
culture where men are unfaithful and families
are held together by church and a sense of
community. The stories reflect the
experiences of these women, born south of the
border but living in the United States and
caught between two cultures. Some strong
language.) 1996.
RC 48077.
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Lidya: El Clamor de la Patria y el Cantar de
CoquĦes.
RC 48676.
por Nelson Santos.
leĦdo por Maria Pino.
1 cassette.
En 1898 Puerto Rico sufre la invasi˘n de los
Estados Unidos, y la isla pasa del control de
Espa¤a al poder de Estados Unidos. Mientras
la represi˘n polĦtica y social intensifica,
el joven Jaimito es testigo del gran evento
hist˘rico que acaba causando gran trauma para
su familia y, sobre todo, para su madre. (As
Puerto Rico suffers the invasion of the
United States in 1898 and passes from the
control of Spain to America, political and
social repression intensifies. Young Jaimito
witnesses the trauma his mother and other
family members endure as a result.) 1998.
RC 48676.
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Pica Gallo: Estampas HumorĦsticas.
RC 48682.
por Emilio Santana.
leĦdo por Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
Los cubanos que salieron de Cuba para vivir
en Estados Unidos tenĦan que acostumbrarse a
muchas cosas. El autor cubano-americano
presenta an‚cdotas humorĦsticas de c˘mo los
cubanos hacen frente a la nieve, se quejan de 
los hijos americanizados, y, en muchos otros
aspectos, soportan la vida en el nuevo paĦs.
(People who left their native Cuba to live in
the United States have encountered many
things that require getting used to. The
Cuban American author presents humorous
anecdotes about how Cubans cope with snow,
bemoan Americanized offspring, and otherwise
endure life in their new homeland.) 1989.
RC 48682.
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La Verdadera Historia de los Tres Cerditos.
RC 48678.
por Jon Scieszka.
leĦdo por Juan Ramirez.
1 cassette.
Silvestre B. Lobo, alias El Lobo Feroz,
presenta su propia versi˘n rebuscada de lo
que realmente pas˘ cuando se enred˘ con los
tres cerditos. Para preescolares hasta grado
2. (Silvester B. Wolf, also known as the Big
Bad Wolf, gives his own outlandish version of
what really happened when he tangled with the
three little pigs. For preschool-grade 2.)
1991.
RC 48678.
##



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Talking Book Magazines

Discs
These free direct-circulation magazines are
produced for NLS.  To be put on the mailing
list, contact your cooperating library.

American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop,
     Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Review (biweekly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)


Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines,
contact your cooperating library.

Asimov's Science Fiction (12 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (10 issues)
Bon App‚tit (monthly)
Buenhogar (monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from
     cooperating libraries, bimonthly)
Civilization: The Magazine of the Library of
     Congress (bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with
     National Geographic World, monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special
     issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes 
     Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing,
     Healthline, The Johns Hopkins Medical
     Letter--Health after Fifty, and
     Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Fran‡ais (monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
National Geographic World (for children and 
     teens, on one cassette with Cricket,
     monthly)
New Choices: Living Even Better after Fifty 
     (10 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (monthly)
S‚lections du Reader's Digest (monthly)
Seventeen (monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special 
     issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Stereo Review's Sound and Vision (10 issues)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains
     selections from NLS News irregularly)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)