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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 70, No. 2, March-April 2004

Talking Book Topics
March-April 2004
Volume 70, Number 2

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped

_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
cassette, and computer diskette 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
books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs
and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries.
Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer
requests for special materials.
      To order books, contact your local cooperating
library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should
be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
Congress, Washington, DC  20542 

Library of Congress, Washington 2004

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

Alliance with Mystic Seaport extended
The alliance between Mystic Seaport, Connecticut's famed
seventy-four-year-old Museum of America and the Sea, and NLS
and its network of cooperating libraries has been extended
for a third year. The initiative, which began in January
2002, sought to advance accessibility and expand outreach
for museum visitors who are blind, visually impaired, or
disabled.  Among the key elements in the initiative is the
free library pass program available to NLS patrons.  The
pass entitles two adults and their children or grandchildren
under eighteen free admission to Mystic Seaport on the day
of the week specified on the pass.  The pass is valid year
round.  NLS patrons in Connecticut should contact the
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Rocky
Hill, Connecticut; and patrons in Massachusetts should
contact the Braille and Talking Book Library in Watertown,
Massachusetts, to arrange for their pass.  Residents of all
other states should contact NLS directly.  E-mail
eore@loc.gov, including your name, address, telephone
number, and the date and day of the week you wish to visit
the Seaport.  You may also request a pass by mail from:
Mystic Pass Coordinator, Publications and Media Section,
NLS/BPH, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542.  Postal
service to NLS in Washington is undependable, so write at
least six weeks in advance.

Perkins Panda teaches literacy skills
Perkins School for the Blind has announced the upcoming
launch of the Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program‡a unique
compilation of materials that teach fundamental early
literacy skills to children who are blind or visually
impaired and help parents to become involved in their
child's development.
     Perkins Panda is the central character in a set of
three storybooks in uncontracted braille with high-contrast
illustrations and tactile elements.  The books are
complemented by activity guides and cassettes featuring
songs and stories written and performed by children's
entertainer Odds Bodkins.  A stuffed plush panda‡with a
backpack for carrying program materials, including a tape
player if desired‡is one of several available options.  
     The program has been designed for children from birth
to eight years of age and the parents, families, and
professionals who care for them; it is also intended for
older children with multiple disabilities and for adults
with visual impairments to use with sighted children.  
     The Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program is expected to
be available in late April 2004.  To learn more, visit the
Perkins School web site www.Perkins.org and follow the link
to "publications." To join the mailing list, place an order,
or ask questions, call 800-972-7671 or e-mail
Perkins.Panda@Perkins.org.  

NLS narrators featured on web site 
In response to many requests, NLS has created a web site
www.loc.gov/nls/narrators where
patrons can learn more about narrators of talking books in
the NLS program.
     Narrators determine individually whether to provide
information.  So far, several narrators affiliated with the
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and with the NLS
Recording Studio have supplied information, including audio
samples of noncopyrighted material.  As more  narrators
provide data, it will be made available.



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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_

The Traveling Woman: Great Tips for Safe and Healthy Trips.
RC 53794.
by Catherine Comer and Lavon Swaim.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
Describes how women can plan, book, pack for, and enjoy
business or pleasure trips with efficiency and safety as top
priorities. Offers tips on researching a destination,
staying healthy while traveling, and planning for any
emergency. 2001.
RC 53794.
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Evolution's Workshop: God and Science on the Galápagos
Islands.
RC 54422.
by Edward J. Larson.
read by Gary Telles.
3 cassettes.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of _Summer for the Gods (RC
45497)_ traces the history of Ecuador's islands, from
Darwin's visit in 1835 to modern-day ecotourism. Discusses
the Galápagos' significance in the scientific theory of
evolution, alternative creationist accounts, the
environmental protection movement, and the international
struggle over on-site research. 2001.
RC 54422.
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The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living.
RC 54552.
by Joseph M. Marshall.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
Twelve traditional tales and allegories told by Lakota
elders to impart tribal wisdom on ethics and character. Each
story illustrates a virtue such as humility, respect,
sacrifice, and honesty. In "The Story of the Thunders" a
jealous first wife tells how foolishness can lead to wisdom.
2001.
RC 54552.
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One Hundred Thirty Questions Children Ask about War and
Terrorists.
RC 54751.
by Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop.
read by Don Nelson.
1 cassette.
Christian authors respond to children's questions prompted
by the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon. Presents Bible-based answers to reassure
children and allay their fears while explaining world
events. 2002.
RC 54751.
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Romancing the Folk: Public Memory and American Roots Music.
RC 55093.
by Benjamin Filene.
read by Bill Quinn.
3 cassettes.
Traces the history of the preservation, collection, and
production of American roots music. Describes the pioneering
efforts of John Lomax to record the songs of black men in
southern prisons in 1933 and the influences of folk music
artists such as Lead Belly, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan.
2000.
RC 55093.
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Running with the Giants: What Old Testament Heroes Want You
to Know about Life and Leadership.
RC 55101.
by John C. Maxwell.
read by Frank Coffee.
1 cassette.
Presents lessons suitable for the twenty-first century from
ten characters of the biblical Old Testament. Includes the
stories of Noah, Moses, Rebekah, Abraham, David, and a
servant girl to illustrate noble words and actions. Includes
discussion guides. 2002.
RC 55101.
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Hidden Disneyland and Beyond: Including Disney's California
Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags
California, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld, and the San Diego
Zoo and Wild Animal Park.
RC 55125.
by Lisa Oppenheimer.
read by Bob Moore.
3 cassettes.
A family-oriented vacation guide with itineraries for
traditional attractions and recommendations for "hidden"
locales, restaurants, and hotels that might be overlooked by
visitors. Includes the author's offbeat favorites. 2002.
RC 55125.
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Letters from My Friend, Teilhard de Chardin, 1948-1955:
Including Letters Written during His Final Years in America.
RC 55214.
by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
read by Frank Coffee.
2 cassettes.
Correspondence from the French theologian and philosopher to
his friend and confidant, Father Pierre Leroy. Written after
the publication of Teilhard's major work _The Phenomenon of
Man (RC 20115)_, these letters present his vision of human
spiritual evolution in its most developed form. 1976.
RC 55214.
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Kitchen Privileges: A Memoir.
RC 55276.
by Mary Higgins Clark.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
1 cassette.
Mystery writer pens her autobiography describing events that
led to her successful career. Depicts her love-filled Irish
upbringing in the Bronx during the depression, a happy
marriage that ended in tragedy, and the 1975 surprise
success of her first mystery, _Where Are the Children? (RC
38396)_. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55276.
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The New Covenant, Commonly Called the New Testament: The
Four Gospels and Apocalypse.
RC 55320.
translated by Willis Barnstone.
read by Lou Harpenau.
5 cassettes.
Modern English translation restoring the text to its Judaic
origins. The award-winning poet/translator's introduction
and afterword explain his intentions and comment on the art
of translation, on the politics of Roman anti-Semitism in
Jesus' time, and on the book's use of Hebrew names for
Jesus, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and others. 2002.
RC 55320.
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Emma's War.
RC 55323.
by Deborah Scroggins.
read by Catherine Byers.
3 cassettes.
Chronicle of Emma McCune, who became involved in the plight
of refugees when she made her first trip to Sudan in 1987.
Her own story, from British aid worker to Nuer warlord's
wife, is interwoven with the history of Sudan's civil war.
Violence and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55323.
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Living with Vision Problems: The Sourcebook for Blindness
and Vision Impairment.
RC 55327.
by Jill Sardegna and others.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
4 cassettes.
Brief discussion of vision problems: causes, prevention,
treatment, and coping techniques. Substantial A-to-Z section
of concise entries on medical terminology, health and social
concerns, adaptive devices, and many other relevant topics.
Includes appendixes for further resources. 2002.
RC 55327.
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Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World.
RC 55337.
by Margaret MacMillan.
read by Bruce Huntey.
5 cassettes.
Analyzes the failure of the Versailles Peace Conference
after World War I. Focuses on the nationalistic goals of
American president Woodrow Wilson, French premier Georges
Clemenceau, and British prime minister David Lloyd George--
the author's great-grandfather--as they reorganized the
defeated empires and created the League of Nations. Foreword
by Richard Holbrooke. Bestseller 2001.
RC 55337.
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Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in
History Is Still Coming...and How You Can Prepare Yourself
and Profit from It!.
RC 55338.
by Robert T. Kiyosaki.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
The author of _Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RC 50090)_ continues his
investment advice, aiming at a generation of baby boomers
who are just beginning to retire. He warns them not to rely
on the government or the stock market for adequate
retirement funds. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55338.
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The Tristan Chord: Wagner and Philosophy.
RC 55376.
by Bryan Magee.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Examines the influence of philosophy on Wagner's operas.
Explores Wagner's intellectual and emotional development and
how his study of various philosophers, including Kant,
Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer, affected his creative activity.
2000.
RC 55376.
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The Fall of Berlin 1945.
RC 55380.
by Antony Beevor.
read by Bill Wallace.
4 cassettes.
The author of _Stalingrad (RC 53544)_ uses Allied archives
and Soviet files to trace the Red Army's inexorable approach
to Berlin through eastern Prussia, starting at Christmas
1944 and culminating with the April 1945 capture of the
German capital. Chronicles rape and pillaging by invading
troops as they sought revenge. Violence. 2002.
RC 55380.
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Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization from
Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age.
RC 55383.
by Will Durant.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
This abbreviated version of Will Durant's classic _The Story
of Civilization_--an eleven-volume work spanning 110
centuries--examines the societies of ancient China, India,
Greece, and Rome. The Renaissance and the Reformation are
covered in depth. Jesus, Marcus Aurelius, Francis Bacon, and
Shakespeare are among the figures Durant identifies as
history's heroes. 2001.
RC 55383.
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Independent Living for Physically Disabled People.
RC 55422.
by Nancy M. Crewe and Irving Kenneth Zola.
read by Morgan Duncan.
3 cassettes.
Essays for consumers and rehabilitation professionals in the
independent living movement--whose goal is assisting people
with disabilities to live as they choose in their
communities. Presents history, models, services, technology,
and future prospects as well as dilemmas clients face. 1983.
RC 55422.
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Joy of Cooking Christmas Cookies.
RC 55427.
by Irma S. Rombauer and others.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
1 cassette.
Collection of over seventy-five recipes for various types of
cookies including bar, drop, rolled, filled, hand shaped,
and molded. Also shares recipes for icings and glazes and
holiday drinks such as eggnog, hot cocoa, espresso, and
mulled cider. 1996.
RC 55427.
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Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War.
RC 55434.
by T.J. Stiles.
read by Robert Sams.
5 cassettes.
The life and times of pro-Confederate guerrilla and outlaw
Jesse James (1847-1882) in the context of factionally
divided Missouri during the Civil War. James joined "Bloody
Bill" Anderson's squad of bushwhackers at sixteen and
continued his terrorist activities with the Younger brothers
during Reconstruction. Violence and some strong language.
2002.
RC 55434.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex but Were
Afraid to Ask.
RC 55443.
by David Reuben.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Updated edition of the classic text about human sexuality.
Physician answers questions regarding anatomy, sexual
intercourse, homosexuality, birth control, sexually
transmitted diseases, menopause, and sex in later life.
Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 55443.
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Katharine Graham's Washington.
RC 55458.
edited by Katharine Graham.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Anthology of articles collected by _Washington Post_
publisher Graham to reflect her "sense of Washington: its
flavor, its history . . . its great characters, its great
events." Twelve sections, each with an introduction by
Graham, cover such areas as social Washington, wartime
Washington, president-watching, Washington women, and how
Washington works. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55458.
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_The_ _Worldwide Church of the Handicapped_ and Other
Stories.
RC 55459.
by Marie Sheppard Williams.
read by Erin Jones.
2 cassettes.
Williams, a social worker for twenty-five years, recounts
fifteen interrelated incidents that provide an irreverent
glimpse into the lives of clients and dedicated coworkers at
a rehabilitation center for blind people. Imparts tales of
personal intimacies, cruelties of fate, collective crises,
and the worlds of "us" and "them." 1996.
RC 55459.
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A President in the Family: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings,
and Thomas Woodson.
RC 55461.
by Byron W. Woodson.
read by John Polk.
3 cassettes.
A descendant of Thomas Woodson, oldest son of African
American slave Sally Hemings, relates family oral history
passed down through generations supporting their claim to
lineal descent from Thomas Jefferson. Provides an account of
the family's accomplishments and offers documentation to
rebut some historians' denials of the Jefferson-Hemings
liaison. 2001.
RC 55461.
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Taking Science to the Moon: Lunar Experiments and the Apollo
Program.
RC 55465.
by Donald A. Beattie.
read by Jack Fox.
3 cassettes.
Insider's view of how NASA staffers banded with scientists
to expand the research activities of the moon landing, an
unprecedented undertaking. Discusses the behind-the-scenes
maneuvering leading to Project Apollo's scientific
achievements, which enriched knowledge not only of the Moon
but of the planet Earth. 2001.
RC 55465.
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Walking on Eggs: The Astonishing Discovery of Thousands of
Dinosaur Eggs in the Badlands of Patagonia.
RC 55467.
by Luis M. Chiappe and Lowell Dingus.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Two American paleontologists describe their expeditions to
Argentina in 1997 and their discovery of unhatched
fossilized dinosaur eggs in a nesting site more than seventy
million years old. They reconstruct the sauropods'
environment, history, and behavior and discuss scientific
riddles surrounding a prehistoric natural catastrophe. 2001.
RC 55467.
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Up and Running: The Jami Goldman Story.
RC 55469.
by Jami Goldman and Andrea Cagan.
read by Erin Jones.
2 cassettes.
A record-setting sprinter and inspirational speaker, Goldman
recounts the ordeal that left her a double below-the-knee
amputee at nineteen and how she transformed adversity into
challenge. Further describes the emotionally devastating
trial in her suit against the state of Arizona and the
steadfast support of her family, friends, and husband, Beau.
2001.
RC 55469.
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Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant.
RC 55471.
by Richard Stone.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
Portrays the daring individuals penetrating Arctic Siberia
in search of frozen carcasses of the woolly mammoth.
Discusses the scientific goals of procuring DNA, explaining
physiological issues, and ultimately attempting to clone
this long-extinct creature. Follows two teams, describing
their journeys, interactions with the Dolgan people, and
work methods. 2001.
RC 55471.
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Inheriting the Revolution: The First Generation of
Americans.
RC 55473.
by Joyce Appleby.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
Historian of early America examines the political, economic,
religious, and cultural transformations brought about by the
generation born between 1776 and 1800. Describes ordinary
citizens' contributions to the creation of a national
identity. Assesses the effects of individual aspiration and
free enterprise. Explores the divisions engendered by
slavery and race issues. 2000.
RC 55473.
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Martin Luther: An Introduction to His Life and Work.
RC 55475.
by Bernhard Lohse.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
After a brief biography of the religious reformer Martin
Luther (1483-1546) in the context of his era, the author
examines Luther's writings and his theology. He also
discusses the history of the interpretation of Luther. 1980.
RC 55475.
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Pickled, Potted, and Canned: How the Art and Science of Food
Preserving Changed the World.
RC 55479.
by Sue Shephard.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
Interweaves a chronicle of the development of preserved,
portable food with a discussion of how it enabled people to
evolve from hunter-gatherers to become explorers, settlers,
and world traders. Uses facts and anecdotes to explain the
connection between society's evolution and techniques for
drying, smoking, pickling, potting, canning, freezing, and
dehydrating. 2000.
RC 55479.
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Coping with Vision Loss: Maximizing What You Can See and Do.
RC 55481.
by Bill G. Chapman.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
Describes the function of the human eye, major causes of
vision loss, coping techniques and equipment, educational
aids, and professional sources for assistance when dealing
with vision loss. 2001.
RC 55481.
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Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters.
RC 55484.
by Robert Gordon.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
Life and career of bluesman Muddy Waters (1915-1983) from
the Mississippi Delta. First recorded in 1941 by Alan Lomax
from the Library of Congress, Waters soon moved to Chicago
and began to record for the Chess brothers, creating the
electrified blues that revolutionized American music.
Foreword by Keith Richards. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55484.
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Look Away! A History of the Confederate States of America.
RC 55488.
by William C. Davis.
read by Tom Burch.
4 cassettes.
A social, political, and economic history of the South
during the Civil War based on primary sources. Describes the
hardships that accompanied the conflict and the
deterioration of law and order. Assesses President Jefferson
Davis's difficulties in governing and the transformation of
Southern society. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55488.
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Halfway Home: My Life 'til Now.
RC 55490.
by Ronan Tynan.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography by a member of the Irish Tenors. Born in 1960
with a congenital leg deformity that led to a double
amputation while Ronan was in college, he nevertheless
became an accomplished horseman, a Paralympic gold medal
winner, and a medical doctor before beginning his singing
career. 2002.
RC 55490.
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The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story.
RC 55492.
by Richard Preston.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Describes in gruesome detail the very real potential of the
smallpox virus as a terrorist weapon. Analyzes the 2001
biological anthrax attack in the United States and the near-
successful attempt to wipe out smallpox throughout the
world. 2002.
RC 55492.
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James Arness: An Autobiography.
RC 55498.
by James Arness.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of the actor best known for his role in the TV
series _Gunsmoke_. Describes his Minnesota childhood with
his brother, actor Peter Graves; his WWII tour of duty,
which earned him a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star; and his
theatrical career. 2001.
RC 55498.
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Selkirk's Island: The True and Strange Adventures of the
Real Robinson Crusoe.
RC 55499.
by Diana Souhami.
read by Lou Harpenau.
2 cassettes.
Portrait of the man who inspired Defoe's _Robinson Crusoe_--
Alexander Selkirk, from Fife, in Scotland, who was marooned
on an uninhabited island west of Chile in 1704. Describes
his four years of solitary survival, his primitive state at
rescue, and his subsequent career. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Whitbread/Biography. 2001.
RC 55499.
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Dialogues and Letters.
RC 55500.
by  Seneca.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
1 cassette.
Selected writings from the work of Roman philosopher Lucius
Annaeus Seneca (ca. 4 B.C.-A.D. 65). Includes his dialogues
"On the Shortness of Life" and "On Tranquility of Mind,"
which state stoic ideals. Translated by Rhodes scholar and
classics professor  C.D.N. Costa. 1997.
RC 55500.
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Where Rivers Change Direction.
RC 55501.
by Mark Spragg.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Spragg recalls his adolescence in a series of vignettes
about the family's Wyoming ranch, where he learned about
trust, love, self-reliance, and death. In "A Boy's Work," he
describes being sent by his father to shoot an injured horse
for bear bait when he was fifteen. Some strong language.
1999.
RC 55501.
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My Losing Season.
RC 55514.
by Pat Conroy.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Author of _The Prince of Tides (RC 25248)_ describes his
basketball team's mediocre season during his senior year at
The Citadel in 1966-1967. Despite an antagonistic coach,
Conroy loved being a point guard.  He recalls his team's
many losses, but remembers the bonds formed among his
teammates. Strong language. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55514.
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Hawk: Occupation, Skateboarder.
RC 55551.
by Tony Hawk.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of a skateboarding champion who retired and
later became an announcer for ESPN. Hawk, born in 1968,
recalls his youth spent perfecting his skills as his dad
started the National Skateboard Association. Reminisces
about his feats and particular events. Some strong language.
For senior high and older readers. 2000.
RC 55551.
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Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo.
RC 55556.
by Hayden Herrera.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
4 cassettes.
Portrait of the twentieth-century Mexican artist often
identified with the surrealists. Discusses the bus accident
that brought her chronic pain from age eighteen until her
death at forty-seven. Covers her tempestuous marriage to
muralist Diego Rivera and Explores the relationship between
her paintings and her physical and mental anguish. Some
strong language. 1983.
RC 55556.
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Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology
Revolution.
RC 55557.
by Francis Fukuyama.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Examination of the potential threat to humanity from
developments in the field of genetic science. While
discussing the ethical implications for a democratic
society, proposes political control of this emerging
technology to regulate human experimentation. 2002.
RC 55557.
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The Essential Gandhi: His Life, Work, and Ideas; an
Anthology.
RC 55559.
edited by Louis Fischer.
read by Gordon Gould.
2 cassettes.
Selections from the writings of the Indian political and
spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). Reveals his
innermost thoughts about his family and the principles that
governed his life. Discusses such topics as civil
disobedience, nonviolence, liberty, and the untouchables in
India's caste system. 1962.
RC 55559.
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Soros: The Life and Times of a Messianic Billionaire.
RC 55560.
by Michael T. Kaufman.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Biography of a twentieth-century financier who thrives on
philanthropy. Covers George Soros's European upbringing, his
fiscal Midas touch, and his preference for privacy.
Discusses his global network of Open Society foundations to
influence politics and improve living conditions. Soros did
not authorize this biography but cooperated fully with the
author. 2002.
RC 55560.
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Murder in Hollywood.
RC 55572.
by Gary C. King.
read by Catherine Byers.
1 cassette.
Details the sordid life of con artist Bonny Lee Bakley; the
volatile personality of her husband, actor Robert Blake; and
the police investigation into her murder. Some violence.
2001.
RC 55572.
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Hit to Kill: The New Battle over Shielding America from
Missile Attack.
RC 55586.
by Bradley Graham.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Graham chronicles the contentious debate over developing a
national missile defense system. Explores the political and
technological barriers that have impeded progress. Analyzes
the powerbrokers and world events that have influenced the
debate, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, the North
Korean missile launch, and the ABM Treaty. 2001.
RC 55586.
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Great Waters: An Atlantic Passage.
RC 55587.
by Deborah Cramer.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Explores the history and future of the Atlantic Ocean,
drawing on observations from a scientific sailing expedition
and ten years of oceanographic study. Examines shoreline and
deep-sea life to describe one of Earth's last frontiers.
Also discusses the environmental damage wreaked by humanity.
2001.
RC 55587.
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Now You're Cooking for Company: Everything a Beginner Needs
to Know to Have People Over.
RC 55617.
by Elaine Corn.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
In this companion to _Now You're Cooking (RC 40663)_, Corn
offers step-by-step instructions for entertaining three or
thirty guests. Provides tips on house cleaning, timing of
the meal, necessary equipment, and food preparation.
Includes recipes and "Let's Talk" hints on ingredients and
cooking methods. 1996.
RC 55617.
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Food to Die For: Secrets from Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen.
RC 55620.
by Patricia Cornwell and Marlene Brown.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
The author of the mystery series featuring medical examiner
Dr. Kay Scarpetta offers recipes from the books that the
character prepares at home or enjoys at restaurants.
Includes Italian dishes passed down from her family as well
as simple American ones. Relevant passages from the books
accompany each recipe. 2001.
RC 55620.
##

Patriot Sage: George Washington and the American Political
Tradition.
RC 55625.
edited by Gary L. Gregg and Matthew Spalding.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Twelve essays commemorate the life and legacy of George
Washington and the role he played in shaping the American
nation. The authors, including Forrest McDonald, William B.
Allen, and Mark Thistlethwaite, suggest ways in which
Washington's life, thought, and character are relevant
today.  Foreword by William J. Bennett. 1999.
RC 55625.
##

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.
RC 55646.
by Eckhart Tolle.
read by Erik Synnestvedt.
2 cassettes.
Using a question-and-answer format, Tolle seeks to show that
people carry within them a "seed of enlightenment" that can
help them find their true wealth--the "radiant joy of Being
and the peace that comes with it." Bestseller 1999.
RC 55646.
##

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?.
RC 55648.
by Rick Warren.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
Christian minister provides a guide to a forty-day spiritual
journey to help readers discover the answer to one of life's
most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Uses
biblical references and describes the benefits of changing
one's perspective. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55648.
##

American Scoundrel: The Life of the Notorious Civil War
General Dan Sickles.
RC 55664.
by Thomas Keneally.
read by David Toney.
3 cassettes.
Biography of New York politician Dan Sickles (1819-1914),
whose reputation was stained by his introduction of the
infamous madame Fanny White to Queen Victoria, the murder of
his wife's unarmed lover in 1859, and his controversial
charge at Gettysburg in 1863, among other indiscretions.
2002.
RC 55664.
##

Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to
September 11.
RC 55667.
by Bill Gertz.
read by Ted Stoddard.
2 cassettes.
Investigative reporter for the _Washington Times_ and author
of _The China Threat (RC 55297)_ and _Betrayal (RC 48196)_
utilizes government documents to analyze the U.S.
intelligence community's inability to predict and prevent
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Scrutinizes
problems within the FBI, the CIA, and other agencies. 2002.
RC 55667.
##

The Good, the Bad, and the Difference: How to Tell Right
from Wrong in Everyday Situations.
RC 55670.
by Randy Cohen.
read by Terence Aselford.
2 cassettes.
Author of the "Ethicist" feature from the _New York Times
Magazine_ weighs in on moral dilemmas encountered in
everyday situations. Should a woman inform a friend of her
husband's infidelity? Is it ethical to bring outside food
into a movie theater? This collection of columns includes
occasional follow-ups from advice recipients. 2002.
RC 55670.
##

The Bear in the Attic.
RC 55676.
by Patrick F. McManus.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
Thirty-six humorous sketches about adventures and mishaps
while hunting, fishing, and camping in the great outdoors.
In the title piece, McManus entertains his granddaughter by
recalling some childhood hijinks with a bear named Pooky who
hibernated in his attic. 2002.
RC 55676.
##

Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey.
RC 55678.
by Rachel Simon.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
2 cassettes.
Chronicles author's experiences with her mentally retarded
but independent sister Beth. Riding buses every day, Beth is
part of a mobile community of drivers and passengers. Her
indomitable spirit in the face of misunderstanding and
prejudice forces Simon to reexamine their childhood and her
own narrow adult life. 2002.
RC 55678.
##

StressRelief for Disasters Great and Small: What to Expect
and What to Do from Day One to Year One and Beyond.
RC 55685.
by Georgia Witkin.
read by Colleen Delany.
2 cassettes.
A contributor to Fox news and the author of _The Female
Stress Syndrome Survival Guide (RC 51828)_ and other books
offers solutions for coping with natural disasters and
personal traumas. Also suggests methods for helping
children. 2002.
RC 55685.
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Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstructing
Life after Brain Injury.
RC 55686.
by Ruthann Knechel Johansen.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
A mother recounts the rehabilitation of her fifteen-year-old
son after his brain and central nervous system were severely
injured in a car accident in 1985. She describes the long
process of personal reconstruction after traumatic brain
injury and the repercussions within the family. 2002.
RC 55686.
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The Perfect Store: Inside eBay.
RC 55691.
by Adam Cohen.
read by John Hammock.
3 cassettes.
History of the successful dot-com enterprise eBay. Describes
Pierre Omidyar's four year "whirlwind Internet career, from
starting AuctionWeb as a hobby to retiring with his
billions." Explains Omidyar's economic philosophy and
marketing strategy and explores the community of sellers and
buyers who deal on eBay. 2002.
RC 55691.
##

Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator.
RC 55692.
by Orrin Hatch.
read by Michael Scherer.
2 cassettes.
Republican U.S. senator from Utah recounts his political
experiences, beginning in 1976. Hatch discusses his role in
the 1991 Clarence Thomas hearings, his stance against
abortion, and the stem-cell research controversy. Also
explores what it takes to run for president and explains why
he withdrew from the 2000 race. 2002.
RC 55692.
##

The History of Terrorism.
RC 55694.
by Robert Taylor.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
Examines the political agendas, religious beliefs, and
strategies of groups that use violence to generate fear to
gain their objectives. Considers anticolonial, separatist,
revolutionary, and holy wars throughout history. For junior
and senior high readers. 2002.
RC 55694.
##

Into the Rising Sun: In Their Own Words, World War II's
Pacific Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat.
RC 55697.
by Patrick K. O'Donnell.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Veterans' firsthand accounts of action in the Pacific
theater during World War II. Paratroopers, Marine Raiders,
Marauders, and Rangers recount their brutal experiences in
major campaigns in Guadalcanal, New Guinea, the Philippines,
Burma, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Violence and some strong
language. 2002.
RC 55697.
##

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language.
RC 55716.
by John H. McWhorter.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
Professor of linguistics theorizes that the six thousand
languages and variants spoken in the modern world evolved
from a single original ancestor. Draws on linguistic theory,
geography, history, and pop culture to explore the processes
by which sounds, sentence patterns, and word meanings change
in the unending development of language. 2001.
RC 55716.
##

Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial
Market Returns and Long-Term Investment Strategies.
RC 55718.
by Jeremy J. Siegel.
read by Butch Hoover.
4 cassettes.
Professor of finance at the Wharton School of business
analyzes market results since 1802 to provide investment
strategies for the stock market. Discusses behavioral
finance, index funds, the relation of world events to
business cycles, international investment, and other topics.
2002.
RC 55718.
##

Ethiopia, the Unknown Land: A Cultural and Historical Guide.
RC 55719.
by Stuart Munro-Hay.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
4 cassettes.
After summarizing Ethiopian history and the role of
religion, the author presents an in-depth survey of major
tourist attractions--including many sacred sites--on the
standard fifteen-day "historical route." Covers Gondar,
Harar, Lalibela, Aksum, Debra Damo, Yeha, and the Wuqro
Region rock churches. 2002.
RC 55719.
##

Last Dance, Last Chance: And Other True Cases.
RC 55730.
by Ann Rule.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Details five murderous criminals, including a Buffalo, New
York, plastic surgeon who recklessly operated in his
basement, causing the death of a young mother. Once released
from jail, he poisoned his wife with a near-fatal dose of
arsenic. Sequel to _Empty Promises: And Other True Cases (RC
51901)_. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller
2003.
RC 55730.
##

Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political
Corruption Are Undermining America.
RC 55757.
by Arianna Huffington.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Political commentator exposes an unethical alliance of CEOs,
politicians, lobbyists, and investment bankers. Huffington
details corporate scandals, like Enron's, that have
manipulated employees, watchdog public interest groups, and
the government. She demands tough reform beyond the
Corporate Responsibility Act signed by President Bush in
2002. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55757.
##

The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up.
RC 55761.
by David Rensin.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
4 cassettes.
Tales of successful Hollywood talent agents from the 1930s
to the 1990s who began their careers literally at the
bottom--in the mail room. The author interviews successful
executives who explain what it takes to make it in a
competitive business. Strong language. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55761.
##

The Hard Questions: One Hundred Questions to Ask before You
Say "I Do".
RC 55762.
by Susan Piver.
read by Catherine Byers.
1 cassette.
Exercises for couples contemplating marriage to help gain a
deeper understanding of each other and strengthen intimate
bonds. Topics range from money and sex to having children
and organizing a home. Bestseller 2000.
RC 55762.
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America under Attack: Primary Sources.
RC 55826.
edited by Tamara L. Roleff.
read by Jake Williams.
1 cassette.
Uses eye witness reports, news articles, and speeches to
examine the September 11, 2001, attack by Muslim extremists
on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in
Virginia. Describes America's response, world reaction, and
the subsequent war on terrorism. For junior and senior high
readers. 2002.
RC 55826.
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Chemical and Biological Weapons in Our Times.
RC 55829.
by Herbert M. Levine.
read by Jake Williams.
1 cassette.
Examines the history and development of chemical and
biological weapons. Discusses their proliferation and
association with terrorism, and efforts made to control
their use. Topics include the 1995 sarin-gas attack in the
Japanese subway system and Iraq's use of nerve gas. For
junior and senior high readers. 2000.
RC 55829.
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Salt: A World History.
RC 55857.
by Mark Kurlansky.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Author of _Cod (RC 45502)_ explores the worldwide influence
of the oldest and best preservative vital to animal and
human survival. Discusses salt's impact on civilizations
when it was a scarce and expensive commodity and its many
uses beyond the culinary in the modern world. 2002.
RC 55857.
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The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror.
RC 55867.
by Bernard Lewis.
read by Bill Wallace.
1 cassette.
Princeton historian traces the roots of anti-Americanism in
the Islamic world. Explores the conditions that led to
terrorism in the West, including the Islamic Revolution in
Iran, U.S. foreign policy, Soviet influence in the Middle
East, and the role of Saudi Arabia in creating Muslim
extremism. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55867.
##

Boy Genius: Karl Rove, the Brains behind the Remarkable
Political Triumph of George W. Bush.
RC 55868.
by Lou Dubose and others.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Biography of George W. Bush's campaign advisor Karl Rove,
who guided Bush first into the governorship of Texas and
later into the presidency. Traces Rove's career as a
political consultant, his transformation of Texas into a
Republican stronghold, and his successes in the 2002 midterm
elections. Some strong language. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55868.
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What Should I Do with My Life?.
RC 55873.
by Po Bronson.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes.
Bronson presents about fifty accounts of individuals who
"dared to be honest with themselves" and risk major change
in this book that grew out of a transition point in his own
life. Traveling across the United States, he collected
material from ordinary people of all ages and professions.
Bestseller 2002.
RC 55873.
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Hatred's Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global
Terrorism.
RC 55888.
by Dore Gold.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations discusses
the hidden political agenda of Saudi Arabia. Concludes that
the radical Islamic creed of Wahhabism has influenced Saudi
rulers to support global terrorists, including Osama bin
Laden and Al Qaeda. 2003.
RC 55888.
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Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! Loving Your Kid without Losing Your
Mind.
RC 55891.
by Michael J. Bradley.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Psychologist includes recent research on teen brain
development with practical, sound advice for parents, who
are still the biggest influence on their children. Suggests
new skills for communicating with adolescents in a "value-
damaged" culture and offers guidance for getting
professional help. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55891.
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The Tween Years: A Parent's Guide for Surviving Those
Terrific, Turbulent, and Trying Times between Childhood and
Adolescence.
RC 55917.
by Donna G. Corwin.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
Advice to parents on helping children cope with the
physical, social, and psychological changes of late
childhood (approximately ages ten through thirteen) as they
head into their teens. 1999.
RC 55917.
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Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your
Body.
RC 55951.
by Bob Arnot.
read by Erik Synnestvedt.
2 cassettes.
Doctor discusses painful joint problems associated with
osteoarthritis that may occur late in life. Recommends
nutritional supplements; pain medicines; gentle sports such
as yoga, bicycling, swimming, and walking; proper footwear;
and good nutrition. 2003.
RC 55951.
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Meyebela: My Bengali Girlhood.
RC 55952.
by Taslima Nasrin.
read by Anne Flosnik.
3 cassettes.
Memoir of growing up female in a Muslim world by a
multitalented feminist born in Bangladesh. Describes abusive
behavior of her tyrannical physician father, religious
obedience of her powerless mother, ill-treatment of female
servants, and her own questioning of and rebellion against
Islamic precepts. Some violence. 1998.
RC 55952.
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How to Prevent Food Poisoning: A Practical Guide to Safe
Cooking, Eating, and Food Handling.
RC 55958.
by Elizabeth Scott and Paul Sockett.
read by Erik Synnestvedt.
1 cassette.
Discusses the dangers of foodborne illnesses--including
salmonella, _E. coli_, and mad cow disease--and methods of
protection against them. Offers safe shopping and cooking
techniques as well as restaurant dining tips. Includes the
symptoms and treatment of food poisoning. 1998.
RC 55958.
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The Houseplant Encyclopedia.
RC 55960.
by Maggie Stuckey.
read by Colleen Delany.
2 cassettes.
Explains how to grow over eighty kinds of indoor plants and
includes techniques for watering, repotting, and
cultivating. Offers tips for purchasing the right flora for
each location in the house and suggests ideas for terrariums
and dish gardens. 1993.
RC 55960.
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When I Was a Kid, This Was a Free Country.
RC 55964.
by G. Gordon Liddy.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Radio talk-show host, former FBI agent, and attorney Liddy
reminisces about his childhood, lamenting the changes in
society that have occurred over his lifetime. Also provides
new insight into the Watergate scandal, for which he served
prison time. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55964.
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The Whole Foods Diabetic Cookbook.
RC 55973.
by Patricia Bertron and others.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
1 cassette.
A collection of vegetarian recipes using whole grains,
legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Gives an overview of
diabetes and explains how diet and exercise are important in
controlling the disease. Includes a nutritional guide and
tips on grocery shopping and menu planning. 2002.
RC 55973.
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Woodworker's Hand Tools: An Essential Guide.
RC 55981.
by Rick Peters.
read by Erik Synnestvedt.
1 cassette.
Peters offers practical information for choosing and using
the right hand tool for various woodworking tasks, from
measuring and cutting to shaping and assembling. Provides
specific instructions for the care and use of tools. 2001.
RC 55981.
##

The Trouser People: A Story of Burma--in the Shadow of the
Empire.
RC 55985.
by Andrew Marshall.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
Account by a British journalist of his forays into the
subjugated nation of Myanmar. Basing his travels on the
diaries of Sir James George Scott (1851-1935), he compares
Scott's Victorian-era observations of the Burmese people's
cultural and socioeconomic status with Myanmar's twentieth-
century plight. 2002.
RC 55985.
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People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the
Blind.
RC 56115.
by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern.
read by Mark Ashby.
5 cassettes.
Chronicle of the forty-year-old advocacy organization,
American Council of the Blind (ACB), including its split
with the National Federation of the Blind in 1961. The work,
based on the private papers of founding member Durward
McDaniel and conversations with other ACB members, also
explores earlier activism on behalf of blind people. 2003.
RC 56115.
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_Cassettes Fiction_

Tales of H.P. Lovecraft: Major Works.
RC 53283.
by H.P. Lovecraft.
read by Conrad Feininger.
3 cassettes.
Ten gothic tales by Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) of
Providence, Rhode Island. In "The Rats in the Walls," a man
succumbs to cannibalism. In "The Dunwich Horror," a father
mates his daughter with a creature from another world.
Selected and introduced by Joyce Carol Oates. Some strong
language. 1997.
RC 53283.
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The Penguin Complete Father Brown.
RC 53695.
by G.K. Chesterton.
read by Corrie James.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Omnibus edition containing five complete books, originally
published between 1910 and 1935, in which forty-nine cases
are investigated by the detective priest, Father Brown.
1963.
RC 53695.
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A Diamond in the Dust.
RC 53793.
by Carla Joinson.
read by Cyn Delafield.
2 cassettes.
Death from mine accidents is a constant fear in a 1900s
Illinois coal mining town. When a family tragedy occurs,
sixteen-year-old Katy must choose between her love for a
young miner and her desire to search for a better life
elsewhere. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.
RC 53793.
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In Enemy Hands: Honor Harrington, Volume 7.
RC 53964.
by David Weber.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
4 cassettes.
Promoted to commodore, Honor Harrington settles into her
role as the first female feudal steadholder on Grayson. On a
routine flight, her spaceship is captured by enemies, and
she faces execution on prison planet Hell. Sequel to _Honor
among Enemies (RC 53963)_. Some strong language. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.
RC 53964.
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Warleggan: A Novel of Cornwall, 1792-1793.
RC 54184.
by Winston Graham.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Ross and Demelza's marriage becomes stormy as Ross renews
his relationship with his cousin's wife, Elizabeth, and
Demelza becomes involved with a Scottish officer. The feud
with the mine-owning Warleggan family also continues. Sequel
to _Jeremy Poldark (RC 54183)_. 1955.
RC 54184.
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Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey.
RC 54289.
by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
1 cassette.
Sixteen-year-old Tish, assigned to keep a journal, instructs
her teacher not to read the family problems she confides
there. But after being abandoned by her parents and left
almost homeless, Tish allows Mrs. Dunphrey to help her and
her younger brother sort out their lives. For senior high
readers. 1996.
RC 54289.
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Shylock's Daughter.
RC 54355.
by Mirjam Pressler.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
2 cassettes.
In sixteenth-century Venice, sixteen-year-old Jessica falls
in love with Lorenzo, a young nobleman. Their situation is
complicated by religious differences. Will Jessica betray
her Jewish background and leave her father, Shylock, to
marry the Christian Lorenzo? Inspired by Shakespeare's play
_The Merchant of Venice (RC 21495)_. For senior high
readers. 2000.
RC 54355.
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Civil Blood: A Civil War Mystery.
RC 54487.
by Ann McMillan.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
Richmond, Virginia; 1862. Confederate nurse Narcissa Powers
and freedwoman Judah Daniel become alarmed about the spread
of smallpox--especially after some boys steal clothing from
the hospital. But it's the infected money that they should
worry about. Sequel to _Angel Trumpet (RC 54486)_. 2001.
RC 54487.
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The Ship Who Won.
RC 54497.
by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye.
read by Corrie James.
2 cassettes.
Searching the galaxy for alien life, Carialle, whose brain
controls spaceship SSS-900, and Keff, her human partner,
discover a strange planet ruled by a race of magical
wizards. Carialle and Keff also discover even more
mysterious things about the new world. Sequel to _The City
Who Fought (RC 54496)_. 1994.
RC 54497.
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Strange Trades.
RC 54570.
by Paul Di Filippo.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Eleven surreal stories about earning a living examine moral
and ethical issues of present and future occupations. In
"Spondulix," a sandwich shop owner's coupons offer more than
he expected. In "Kid Charlemagne," a bartender turns
executioner. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2001.
RC 54570.
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Uncle Boris in the Yukon and Other Shaggy Dog Stories.
RC 54616.
by Daniel Pinkwater.
read by Neil Berman.
1 cassette.
Anecdotes and tales--bizarre, outlandish, and poignant--
about dogs and the lessons to be learned from them, related
by a popular NPR commentator. Pinkwater has faced numerous
training challenges, from the Pekingese presented to him in
infancy by Uncle Boris to the malamutes acquired after his
marriage. For senior high and older readers. 2001.
RC 54616.
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Memories of Summer.
RC 54617.
by Ruth White.
read by Mimi Bederman.
1 cassette.
In 1955 thirteen-year-old Lyric and her sixteen-year-old
sister, Summer, move with their dad from rural Virginia to
Michigan for job opportunities. Summer, always a little odd,
soon deteriorates mentally and the family must decide her
future. Includes discussion questions for reading groups.
For senior high readers. 2000.
RC 54617.
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The Storm of Heaven: The Oath of Empire, Book 3.
RC 54686.
by Thomas Harlan.
read by Fred Major.
6 cassettes.
The three-sided war pitting Rome against Persia against the
desert tribes continues in this sequel to _The Gate of Fire
(RC 54685)_. Thyatis barely survives a desperate ploy
against Prince Maxian, who realizes that he has been misled
by his conjuring and now seeks to strengthen the oath. 2001.
RC 54686.
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Vertical Burn.
RC 54747.
by Earl Emerson.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Seattle firefighter John Finney is suspected of abandoning
his partner in a burning building and setting fire to
another. Finney and his coworker Diana Moore begin their own
investigation to uncover who's setting him up. When a high-
rise is the next target, their lives are endangered.
Violence and strong language. 2002.
RC 54747.
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Living with a Secret: Why Me?.
RC 54778.
by Deborah Kent.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Fifteen-year-old Cassie Mullins takes a job as a counselor
at a diabetic summer camp but keeps her own diabetes a
secret. She resents her mother's concern for her and wants
to be a "normal" teenager.  Hiding her condition doesn't
work. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.
RC 54778.
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Middle Age: A Romance.
RC 54789.
by Joyce Carol Oates.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
4 cassettes.
When enigmatic sculptor Adam Berendt dies while rescuing a
child from a capsized boat, residents of an affluent New
York suburb undergo soul searching. Explores love, marriage,
deception, family, and identity through the relationships of
Berendt's friends. Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 2001.
RC 54789.
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Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.
RC 54799.
by Joyce Carol Oates.
read by Celeste Lawson.
2 cassettes.
After sixteen-year-old Matt Donaghy is falsely accused of
threatening to blow up his school, the police interrogate
him and his peers isolate him. His main supporter is
outsider and fellow junior Ursula Riggs. Together they
weather the storm of social rejection. Some strong language.
For senior high readers. 2002.
RC 54799.
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The Veil of a Thousand Tears: The Pearl Saga, Book 2.
RC 54827.
by Eric Van Lustbader.
read by Gary Tipton.
5 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Ring of Five Dragons (RC 53463)_, Riane
(called Dar Sala-at, redeemer and savior of Kundala) joins
friends in conquest of daemons and in quest of the Pearl.
They also search for the fabled Veil of a Thousand Tears to
save Giyan from archdaemon Horolaggia. Some strong language.
2002.
RC 54827.
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Faking It.
RC 54846.
by Jennifer Crusie.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Davy Dempsey, from _Welcome to Temptation (RC 50154)_, is
trying  to recover--by theft--some money owed him. He gets
stuck in a closet with another burglar, Matilda Goodnight,
who aims to steal back a painting with a shady history.
Comedy and romance ensue. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2002.
RC 54846.
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Her Highness, My Wife.
RC 54847.
by Victoria Alexander.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
England, 1819. Princess Tatiana of Avalonia needs her former
lover, British Lord Matthew Weston, to impersonate her
husband while she searches for her country's lost jewels.
The two fall in love again and must choose between romance
and duty. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
RC 54847.
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Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of
Gawilghur, December 1803.
RC 54861.
by Bernard Cornwell.
read by Chuck Benson.
3 cassettes.
India, 1803. Ensign Richard Sharpe is determined to become a
good officer in the British army.  Serving under Sir Arthur
Wellesley,  he uncovers a case of treason while his company
lays siege to an Indian fortress. Some violence and some
strong language. 1999.
RC 54861.
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Distant Dreams: Ribbons of Steel, Book 1.
RC 54868.
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson.
read by Janis Gray.
3 cassettes.
Virginia, 1835. Fifteen-year-old tomboy Carolina Adams is
fascinated by the new railroad trains and falls in love with
her sister's fiancé, James Baldwin--who shares her
enthusiasm. When he leaves to build a new rail line,
Carolina puts their relationship in God's hands. Prequel to
_A Hope Beyond (RC 54869)_. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
RC 54868.
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A Hope Beyond: Ribbons of Steel, Book 2.
RC 54869.
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson.
read by Janis Gray.
3 cassettes.
Maryland, 1836-1842. Carolina Adams becomes a tutor for a
motherless girl in Baltimore, while her true love, James
Baldwin, builds the railroad to Cumberland. Over time their
commitment to God and to each other remains strong. Sequel
to _Distant Dreams (RC 54868)_. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
RC 54869.
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In Alien Hands: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 2.
RC 54872.
by William Shatner.
read by Gary Tipton.
2 cassettes.
Continuing the action begun in _Delta Search (RC 54871)_,
rival aliens compete to obtain the secrets encoded in Jim
Endicott's DNA. To escape, Jim becomes a mercenary on
another planet. In an escalating war Jim plots to save
humanity. Some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
RC 54872.
##

Jerusalem's Heart: Zion Legacy, Book 3.
RC 54877.
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
This sequel to _Thunder from Jerusalem (RC 54876)_ opens on
May 23, 1948. The Zion Gate is now closed and supplies for
the Haganah are dwindling. Although many have come together
in faith to save the state of Israel, their spirits are
failing--and leader Moshe Sachar is trapped in enemy
territory. 2001.
RC 54877.
##

Blessings.
RC 54938.
by Anna Quindlen.
read by Celeste Lawson.
2 cassettes.
Skip Cuddy, caretaker of elderly Lydia Blessing's country
estate, discovers a newborn baby abandoned on the doorstep
and, naming her Faith, is encouraged by his employer to keep
her. Faith rejuvenates the household, but her presence is
soon public knowledge. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 54938.
##

Death of a Stranger: A William Monk Mystery.
RC 54947.
by Anne Perry.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
The night Victorian railroad magnate Nolan Baltimore is
murdered, three prostitutes are brought to Hester Monk's
clinic for emergency treatment. Later, Hester's detective
husband, William, is hired by Katrina Harcus to investigate
her fiancé, another railway executive. As the two cases
gradually come together, Monk's long-term amnesia begins to
fade. 2002.
RC 54947.
##

The Murder Book.
RC 55001.
by Jonathan Kellerman.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Psychologist Alex Delaware assists his old friend Milo
Sturgis, a gay homicide detective, in reopening an old
murder case involving a Hollywood teen. They discover a
cover-up that leads to the highest echelons of the city.
Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 2002.
RC 55001.
##

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Blackie Ryan Story.
RC 55002.
by Andrew M. Greeley.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Chicago bishop Blackie Ryan is dispatched to the White House
to assist Irish Catholic president Jack McGurn fend off
poltergeists. As Ryan investigates supernatural happenings,
his real world suspects include the female vice president,
the first daughters, a right-wing conservative, and other
politicians. 2002.
RC 55002.
##

The Grave Maurice: A Richard Jury Mystery.
RC 55003.
by Martha Grimes.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
Superintendent Richard Jury of Scotland Yard is hospitalized
with wounds received in _The Blue Last (RC 53302)_ when
Melrose Plant intrigues him with an overheard conversation
about missing horsewoman Nell Ryder--the teenaged daughter
of Jury's surgeon. Under Jury's direction, Plant enters the
sordid underground world of racing. Some strong language.
2002.
RC 55003.
##

The Devil's Oasis.
RC 55009.
by Bartle Bull.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Olivio Alavedo still provides a comfortable meeting place
for his elite international clientele last seen in _A Café
on the Nile (RC 48612)_ as World War II encroaches on Cairo.
Anton Rider, his estranged wife, and their son are all
caught up in shifting alliances. Some descriptions of sex
and some violence. 2001.
RC 55009.
##

Ode to a Banker: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery Novel.
RC 55011.
by Lindsey Davis.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
Rome, A.D. 74. Investigator Marcus Didius, an amateur poet,
investigates the murder of a banker, who was also a
publisher on the side. The sleuth meets a group of
unscrupulous authors and investors, many of whom had reasons
to kill the scroll merchant. Follows _Two for the Lions (RC
50956)_. 2001.
RC 55011.
##

Evil Angels among Them.
RC 55013.
by Kate Charles.
read by George Holmes.
2 cassettes.
Amateur sleuths Lucy Kingsley and her lover, solicitor David
Middleton-Brown, help their old friend Steven Thorncroft
save his career. Thorncroft, the new pastor in the sleepy
English village of Walston, calls on the couple to
investigate when trouble with his flock culminates in the
murder of an elderly parishioner. 1995.
RC 55013.
##

Horse Thief.
RC 55027.
by Robert Newton Peck.
read by Gary Roan.
1 cassette.
Chickalookee, Florida; 1938. First, seventeen-year-old rodeo
worker and orphan Tullis Yoder loses two fingers on his
first bull ride. Then, when he learns that his only family--
the thirteen horses he cares for--are going to be sold for
dog food, he steals them--with help, of course. For junior
and senior high readers. 2002.
RC 55027.
##

The Courage to Live: Why Me?.
RC 55149.
by Deborah Kent.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Chloe Peterson hasn't felt well in weeks, but she doesn't
want to upset her family by complaining. Not until she is
hospitalized and diagnosed with lupus does she begin to
cope. Encouragement from a support group helps her along the
way. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.
RC 55149.
##

The Case of the Cautious Coquette.
RC 55200.
by Erle Stanley Gardner.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Perry Mason and Paul Drake are searching for a hit-and-run
driver when they are given the name of divorcée Lucille
Barton as a witness. But by becoming involved with Barton,
Mason is accused of murder. 1949.
RC 55200.
##

Sinister Heights.
RC 55201.
by Loren D. Estleman.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Detroit private eye Amos Walker is hired by Rayellen Stutch,
the young, attractive widow of an automotive tycoon, to find
her husband's illegitimate offspring, with whom Stutch says
she wants to share her millions. A seemingly simple case
fuels greed, murder, and kidnapping. Some violence and some
strong language. 2002.
RC 55201.
##

Blue Bayou: Callahan Brothers Trilogy, Book 1.
RC 55261.
by JoAnn Ross.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Widowed Danielle Dupree returns to Blue Bayou, Louisiana,
with her young son to start over. Former lover Jack
Callahan, retired DEA agent, also relocates there. They
rekindle their love, but keep secrets. Prequel to _River
Road (RC 55262)_. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2002.
RC 55261.
##

Murder at Ford's Theatre.
RC 55277.
by Margaret Truman.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Washington, D.C., attorney Mackensie Smith is hired to
defend a senator's son accused of murdering his father's
congressional intern at Ford's Theatre. The theater is
managed by the boy's divorced mother, Clarise Emerson. Mac
and his wife, Annabel Reed-Smith, try to establish the boy's
innocence. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55277.
##

Hornet Flight.
RC 55279.
by Ken Follett.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Denmark, 1941. Eighteen-year-old Harald Olufsen discovers a
secret Nazi radar installation on his island home. With the
help of his brother's English fiancée, Hermia--a spy--and
the Danish resistance movement, Harald attempts to cross the
North Sea to warn the British. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55279.
##

The Master Executioner.
RC 55287.
by Loren D. Estleman.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Idaho, 1897. Oscar Stone is a professional hangman traveling
throughout the West practicing his craft. He prides himself
on performing his task efficiently, causing condemned
persons minimal pain. Then Stone learns a terrible truth
from an encounter with his former wife. 2001.
RC 55287.
##

Don't Cry for Yesterday: Why Me?.
RC 55301.
by Deborah Kent.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Sixteen-year-old Amber is excited to be going to a party
with Eric, a football player. But on the way, Eric's
reckless driving causes an accident, leaving Amber partially
paralyzed. Now the aspiring singer endures rehabilitation
and adjusting to life in a wheelchair. For junior and senior
high readers. 2002.
RC 55301.
##

The Continental Risque: Revolution at Sea, Book 3.
RC 55313.
by James L. Nelson.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
Following _The Maddest Idea (RC 55312),_ Captain Isaac
Biddlecomb and his crew of convicts join the newly created
Continental Navy in 1776. They set sail to the Bahamas to
capture a cache of arms from the British. But the unruly
mates threaten mutiny. Violence and strong language. 1998.
RC 55313.
##

Lords of the Ocean: Revolution at Sea, Book 4.
RC 55314.
by James L. Nelson.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
Captain Isaac Biddlecomb transports troops during the Battle
of Long Island in 1776. Next he has the responsibility of
conveying Benjamin Franklin to France. With his crew
Biddlecomb stays overseas to harass British ships in their
own waters. Sequel to _The Continental Risque (RC 55313)_.
Violence and strong language. 1999.
RC 55314.
##

Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cutting Edge.
RC 55331.
by Jerome Preisler.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
Africa is the new frontier of telecommunications. Embroiled
in a battle to control the fiber-optic cable being laid on
the continent, Roger Gordian, head of UpLink International,
faces off against his rival, Harlan DeVane. While Gordian
struggles with logistics, DeVane plots to strike him where
it hurts--his family. Violence. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55331.
##

The Cat Who Brought Down the House.
RC 55345.
by Lilian Jackson Braun.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Elderly film star Thelma Thackeray turns the opera house
into a film club when she returns to Moose County. She
graciously allows newspaperman Jim Qwilleran to host a Kit
Kat Revue there. His Siamese cat Koko ruins the show but
solves a murder. 2003.
RC 55345.
##

Night Watch.
RC 55351.
by Terry Pratchett.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Commander Samuel Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is
magically transported back in time. There he assumes a new
identity and helps his younger self organize the Watch.
Together they must stop a murderer and prevent a revolution,
then return Sam to the future. Some violence. 2002.
RC 55351.
##

Some Kind of Wonderful.
RC 55358.
by Barbara Freethy.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
After his long-lost sister leaves her baby on his doorstep,
reporter Matt Winters enlists his neighbor, beautiful
Caitlyn Devereaux, to help. Caitlyn, the owner of a bridal
shop, reluctantly agrees and falls in love with them both.
Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2001.
RC 55358.
##

Conflict of Interest.
RC 55362.
by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Assistant district attorney Joanne Kuhlman of Ventura,
California, has just recovered her missing children after
two years. She is also working on a case of armed robbery
and suspects that Ian Decker, who is developmentally
impaired, has been set up by his accomplices. Some violence
and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55362.
##

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress.
RC 55365.
by Sijie Dai.
read by Frank Coffee.
1 cassette.
Two privileged teenaged boys are sent to a remote village
for reeducation during China's Cultural Revolution. When
they procure a supply of French books, they read novels to a
pretty but uneducated seamstress, with surprising results.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 55365.
##

Maigret and the Wine Merchant.
RC 55366.
by Georges Simenon.
read by Gordon Gould.
1 cassette.
French chief inspector Maigret investigates the murder of a
wealthy wine merchant outside a house of ill repute. But no
one seems to care that Oscar Chabut is dead. 1970.
RC 55366.
##

Evans to Betsy: A Constable Evans Mystery.
RC 55367.
by Rhys Bowen.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Constable Evan Evans is investigating the disappearance of a
university student when barmaid Betsy Edwards takes a job at
a New Age center near Llanfair, Wales. When the American
director of the institute also vanishes, Evans connects the
two crimes. 2002.
RC 55367.
##

The Cat-Nappers: A Jeeves and Bertie Story.
RC 55373.
by P.G. Wodehouse.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Aunt Dahlia recruits Bertie Wooster and his unflappable
manservant, Jeeves, to kidnap the feline companion of a
thoroughbred racehorse against which she has bet heavily.
The horse apparently performs well only when its cherished
stablemate is near at hand. 1974.
RC 55373.
##

Mark of Murder.
RC 55382.
by Dell Shannon.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
While L.A. police lieutenant Luis Mendoza is on vacation in
Bermuda, sergeant Arthur Hackett investigates a serial
killer. Mendoza, returning home after Hackett nearly becomes
the latest victim, uncovers a blackmail scheme. Some
violence and some strong language. 1964.
RC 55382.
##

A Game of Spies.
RC 55395.
by John Altman.
read by Erin Jones.
2 cassettes.
Nazi Germany, 1940. Eva Bernhardt is a sleeper spy
recruited--and seduced--by British operative William Hobbs.
Uncovering information about Germany's planned invasion of
France, Eva races to her rendezvous site. Gestapo agent
Hagen, from _A Gathering of Spies (RC 52794),_ gives chase.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 2002.
RC 55395.
##

To Ruin a Queen: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery at Queen
Elizabeth I's Court.
RC 55400.
by Fiona Buckley.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Wales, 1564. Ursula Blanchard, a spy for Queen Elizabeth I,
leaves her second husband in France upon learning that her
daughter, Meg, has been kidnapped in England. Following the
trail to Vetch Castle in Wales, she uncovers a treasonous
plot against the crown. Some violence and some strong
language. 2000.
RC 55400.
##

Play It Again, Spam: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with
Recipes.
RC 55401.
by Tamar Myers.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder copes with a tornado and
abandonment by her new husband. When one of her guests, a
member of a veteran's group, disappears, the investigation
falls on Magdalena. The police chief is too busy planning to
marry her sister. 1999.
RC 55401.
##

A Spy for the Redeemer: An Owen Archer Mystery.
RC 55441.
by Candace Robb.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
British isles, fourteenth century. Captain Owen Archer is
visiting his native Wales when he is ordered by the
archdeacon to investigate the murder of a stonecutter and
becomes involved in the rebel movement. Meanwhile home in
York, his wife, Lucie Wilton, copes with patients and
elderly relatives. Violence. 1999.
RC 55441.
##

The Best American Short Stories, 2002: Selected from U.S.
and Canadian Magazines.
RC 55449.
selected by Sue Miller.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
4 cassettes.
This year's collection includes twenty distinctive stories
written in the realist tradition. In "Along the Frontage
Road" by Michael Chabon, a father's outing with his four-
year-old son to choose a Halloween pumpkin becomes a
poignant experience. Other authors include E.L. Doctorow,
Jill McCorkle, Leonard Michaels, Arthur Miller, and Alice
Munro. 2002.
RC 55449.
##

Hermit's Peak: A Kevin Kerney Novel.
RC 55453.
by Michael McGarrity.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
New Mexico state policeman Kevin Kerney is inspecting the
land he has just inherited when he discovers a skeleton. As
he investigates, additional murders occur near his ranch.
Meanwhile, his former lover, Lieutenant Colonel Sara
Brannon, returns from duty in Korea. Violence and strong
language. 1999.
RC 55453.
##

P.G. County.
RC 55460.
by Connie Briscoe.
read by Erin Jones.
2 cassettes.
Satire of women seeking social success in a Washington,
D.C., African American suburb. Recovering alcoholic Barbara
deals with her philandering husband, while high-ranking
civil servant Jolene is blinded by greed, Lee searches for
her father, and Candice discovers a shocking family secret.
Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 2002.
RC 55460.
##

_The_ _Darts of Cupid_ and Other Stories.
RC 55462.
by Edith Templeton.
read by Terry Hayes Sales.
2 cassettes.
Seven stories conveying the subtleties of desire. The title
piece, set in World War II England, concerns a young British
wife, separated from her husband, working for a married
American officer in a mutual attraction that's apparent to
everyone. However, he already has a mistress. Some strong
language. 2002.
RC 55462.
##

Her.
RC 55464.
by Laura Zigman.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Thirty-four-year-old Elise meets Donald on a plane to
Washington, D.C., where they both moved to change careers.
They fall in love and are planning a wedding when Donald's
beautiful and manipulative ex-fiancée, Adrienne, also moves
to town. Elise becomes increasingly jealous and obsessed--
but with good reason. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55464.
##

No Bugles, No Glory.
RC 55466.
by Fred Grove.
read by Alec Volz.
2 cassettes.
Sergeant Benton Wall is one of four Union soldiers from
North Texas who volunteers to penetrate Confederate
territory, outmaneuver the Seminoles, and hold up a guarded
train transporting silver. A desperate plan to pretend to be
Rebels could mean death for all of them. Some strong
language. 1959.
RC 55466.
##

The Silent Lady.
RC 55468.
by Catherine Cookson.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
In 1955 Irene Baindor, missing wife of a London peer,
arrives at the law office of Alexander Armstrong, who has
searched for her for twenty-six years.  Dirty and mute, she
is nearly turned away until Armstrong recognizes her.  He
learns her husband is not as he appears. 2001.
RC 55468.
##

Magnolia Creek.
RC 55470.
by Jill Marie Landis.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Kentucky, 1860s. Struck by her natural beauty and folk
healing skills, Dr. Dru Talbot marries Sara Collier just
before leaving for war. When he is presumed dead, Sara finds
solace with another, bearing an illegitimate child. Then Dru
returns. Can he forgive Sara's transgressions? Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002.
RC 55470.
##

Complete Novels: _Red Harvest_, _The Dain Curse_, _The
Maltese Falcon_, _The Glass Key_, _The Thin Man_.
RC 55472.
by Dashiell Hammett.
read by Fred Major.
6 cassettes.
Five classic mysteries, originally published between 1929
and 1934, featuring hard-boiled detectives. Stories include
_The Thin Man_, which introduces the husband-and-wife team
of Nick and Nora Charles, and _The Maltese Falcon_ with Sam
Spade. Some violence and some strong language. 1934.
RC 55472.
##

Kat Scratch Fever.
RC 55474.
by Karen Kijewski.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Private detective Kat Colorado is hired to investigate a
lawyer who later commits suicide. She continues on the case
and uncovers a blackmail scheme that benefits a charity for
handicapped children. But someone is skimming from the
organization. Violence and strong language. 1997.
RC 55474.
##

Judgment Night.
RC 55476.
by C.L. Moore.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
Juille, the beautiful amazon princess of the planet Ericon
and heiress to the ruling power of the galaxy, meets and
falls in love with alien warrior Egide. Egide returns her
love, but he has vowed to obliterate her people from the
galaxy. 1943.
RC 55476.
##

Reap the Whirlwind: The Battle of the Rosebud, June 1876;
the Plainsmen, Book 9.
RC 55478.
by Terry C. Johnston.
read by John Polk.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Blood Song (RC 41370)_, the U.S. Army
begins a campaign to contain the Sioux, whose leader is the
tactical genius Crazy Horse. Seamus Donegan, scouting for
the northern column, enters a crucial battle along the
Rosebud River. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex,
and some strong language. 1994.
RC 55478.
##

Murder on the Iditarod Trail: An Alaska Mystery.
RC 55480.
by Sue Henry.
read by Gary Tipton.
2 cassettes.
Critical injuries are rare during the Iditarod dogsled race,
but on "day two" musher George Koptak is found dead. While
Alaska state trooper Alex Jensen is investigating, he learns
that another contestant has died. Now Jensen turns to
contestant Jessie Arnold for help. Violence and strong
language. 1991.
RC 55480.
##

Stalking the Angel.
RC 55482.
by Robert Crais.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Los Angeles sleuth Elvis Cole is hired by a ruthless hotel
magnate to find the missing Hagakure, a priceless Japanese
manuscript. Elvis and his partner, Joe Pike, are drawn into
a dangerous game of sexual obsession, Mafia intrigue, and
murder. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language.
1989.
RC 55482.
##

Queenmaker: A Novel of King David's Queen.
RC 55483.
by India Edghill.
read by Erin Jones.
3 cassettes.
Soon after Michal, daughter of King Saul, marries David, the
future king of Israel, Saul plots to kill him. David
escapes, leaving Michal to marry another. Years later King
David demands her return, and thus begins Queen Michal's
reign. She befriends Bathsheba and readies Solomon,
Bathsheba's son, for the throne. 1999.
RC 55483.
##

Desperate Measures.
RC 55485.
by Kate Wilhelm.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Oregon attorney Barbara Holloway defends congenitally
deformed Alex Feldman--a young cartoonist accused of killing
a neighbor. Barbara's father, Frank, defends school
principal Hilde Franz, who Barbara suggests is the real
murderer. When Hilde is also murdered, Frank joins Barbara's
investigation. Strong language and some violence. 2001.
RC 55485.
##

Blood Test.
RC 55486.
by Jonathan Kellerman.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
California psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware handles the case
of five-year-old cancer patient Woody Swope, whose parents
reject treatment and remove him from the hospital. Dr.
Delaware and detective Milo Sturgis trace the family to a
holistic cult commune that harbors secrets. Explicit
descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1986.
RC 55486.
##

Corps of Discovery: A Novel Based on the Lewis and Clark
Expedition of 1803-1806.
RC 55487.
by Jeffrey W. Tenney.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
A dramatic retelling of the adventures and hardships of the
enlisted men, hunters, and Native Americans, including
Sacagawea, who explored the far reaches of the Louisiana
Purchase, across the Northwest Territory to the Pacific
Ocean. Some strong language. Medicine Pipe Bearer Award.
2001.
RC 55487.
##

The Valdez Horses.
RC 55489.
by Lee Hoffman.
read by Alec Volz.
1 cassette.
When a boy on horseback asks Jamie Wagner for work, Jamie
regales him with the story of his own youth working with
horseman Chino Valdez. Jamie recalls Chino's skill in
breeding and training horses and his ruthless revenge when
spurned by his business partner's daughter. Some strong
language. Spur Award. 1967.
RC 55489.
##

Red Water.
RC 55491.
by Judith Freeman.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
When Mormon leader John D. Lee is executed in Utah in 1877
for his role in the Mountain Meadows Massacre twenty years
earlier, he leaves behind nineteen widows. Three of them
remember the hardships of a violent frontier, the dead man,
and the rigors of their faith. Some explicit descriptions of
sex. 2002.
RC 55491.
##

The Crossroad.
RC 55493.
by Beverly Lewis.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Journalist Philip Bradley, back in New York City and in
love, searches for a cure for Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder's
hysterical blindness. But Rachel puts her faith in God, not
doctors. Sequel to _The Postcard (RC 54201)_. 1999.
RC 55493.
##

Breakout.
RC 55495.
by Richard Stark.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Parker and his colleagues are sent to the state pen after a
pharmaceutical heist goes bad. He escapes from the prison
with two other inmates, with help from the outside. The team
immediately attempts a jewelry theft--but this escapade also
turns sour. Strong language and some violence. 2002.
RC 55495.
##

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
RC 55503.
by Alexander McCall Smith.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Mma "Precious" Ramotswe opens a detective agency in Botswana
when she inherits her father's cattle. People consult her
about straying husbands, fraudulent business associates, and
missing children. Along the way she learns their life
stories and tales of Africa. Bestseller 1998.
RC 55503.
##

Crossroads of Twilight: The Wheel of Time, Book 10.
RC 55506.
by Robert Jordan.
read by Roy Avers.
5 cassettes.
Mat flees the Seanchan with the kidnapped Daughter of the
Nine Moons while Perrin risks everything to save his wife
from the Shaido. Cities are besieged and alliances are
questioned as the battle between Light and Shadow looms.
Sequel to _Winter's Heart (RC 51203)_. Some violence. 2003.
RC 55506.
##

Dangerous.
RC 55507.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
4 cassettes.
Three stories in which someone gives his or her heart to a
presumed murderer. In _Storm Warning_ photographer Autumn
Gallegher runs into her former lover, Lucas McLean, while
visiting her Aunt Tabby's mountain inn. When a murder
occurs, Autumn suspects Lucas. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55507.
##

By the Light of the Moon.
RC 55510.
by Dean Koontz.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
One night in an Arizona motel, a crazed doctor forcibly
injects twenty-something strangers Dylan O'Conner and
Jillian Jackson with a psychotropic substance. Together with
Dylan's autistic brother, they flee would-be assassins and
discover new powers as the drug's extrasensory effects take
hold. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55510.
##

Flashback.
RC 55511.
by Nevada Barr.
read by Suzanne Toren.
3 cassettes.
Park ranger Anna Pigeon is temporarily assigned to Fort
Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, where Lincoln assassination
conspirator Dr. Samuel Mudd had been imprisoned and,
concurrently, a relative of Anna's had been stationed. A box
of nineteenth-century letters provides clues to past and
present crimes. Some violence and some strong language.
2003.
RC 55511.
##

Golden Fool: The Tawny Man, Book 2.
RC 55513.
by Robin Hobb.
read by Jack Fox.
5 cassettes.
Continues the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer begun in _Fool's
Errand (RC 54033)_. Mourning the loss of his wolf bondmate,
Nighteyes, he returns to Buckkeep Castle in the guise of Tom
Badgerlock, servant to Lord Golden. Fitz tries to keep up
with court intrigue. 2003.
RC 55513.
##

Rosamund.
RC 55518.
by Bertrice Small.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
Rosamund Bolton inherited Friarsgate Manor at age three and
was widowed twice by age thirteen. Now her second husband's
will thwarts her greedy uncle's plan to possess Friarsgate
and leads her to Henry VIII's private chambers. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
RC 55518.
##

The Last Jihad.
RC 55521.
by Joel C. Rosenberg.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
When Iraq launches simultaneous terror attacks against
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the West, the wounded American
president enlists a former employee, Wall Street guru Jon
Bennett, to help broker a peace settlement. But the threat
of a desperate nuclear offensive by the rogue state looms.
Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
RC 55521.
##

High Country Bride: McKettrick Cowboys Trilogy, Book 1.
RC 55523.
by Linda Lael Miller.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Arizona territory, 1884. Old Angus McKettrick decides that
the first of his three sons to marry and produce an heir
will inherit his ranch. Rafe McKettrick promptly sends away
for a mail-order bride. When Emmeline Harding arrives,
sparks fly, but she has secrets. Explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55523.
##

Exile's Honor: A Novel of Valdemar.
RC 55524.
by Mercedes Lackey.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Karse army captain Alberich escapes the fires of a witch-
hunt and flees to Valdemar, a land he was bred to despise.
There he trains as a herald, accepting the empathic
tendencies he has always concealed. But when the kingdoms go
to war, Alberich's loyalties are tested. Some violence.
2002.
RC 55524.
##

_Tappan's Burro_ and Other Stories.
RC 55562.
by Zane Grey.
read by Chuck Benson.
1 cassette.
Five short westerns. In the title story, Tappan, a gold
prospector, is chased into Death Valley by a gang of claim
jumpers. Fortunately he has his plucky burro with him. Also
includes _The Great Slave_, _Yaqui_, _Tigre_, and _The
Rubber Hunter_. 1923.
RC 55562.
##

An American Summer.
RC 55568.
by Frank Deford.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Summer, 1954; Baltimore. Fourteen-year-old Christy meets a
wealthy and beautiful twenty-three-year-old neighbor named
Kathryn. She has been paralyzed and confined to an iron lung
due to polio, yet helps Christy master his swimming
technique and cope with growing up. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55568.
##

Full Court Press.
RC 55569.
by Mike Lupica.
read by Robin Miles.
2 cassettes.
Delilah "Dee" Gerard, a former basketball star in Europe, is
persuaded by scout Eddie Holtz to come out of retirement to
become the first woman to play for the NBA's New York
Knights. But she struggles on and off the court, teammates
ignore her, and old demons plague her. Strong language.
2001.
RC 55569.
##

Blind Sighted.
RC 55570.
by Peter Moore.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Eleventh-grader Kirk Tobak is moody and bored with school,
his alcoholic mother, and druggie friends. His job reading
for an independent young blind woman, with whom he discusses
his problems, gives Kirk new insights. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 2002.
RC 55570.
##

Oxygen.
RC 55574.
by Andrew Miller.
read by Steven Crossley.
2 cassettes.
Brothers Alec and Larry reunite at their terminally ill
mother's home in the English countryside. Alec is
translating a play, _Oxygene_, by a gay Hungarian living in
Paris. The work, about people trapped in a mine,
metaphorically captures the plight of Miller's four
characters. Some strong language. Booker Prize Finalist.
2001.
RC 55574.
##

The House of Seven Mabels: A Jane Jeffry Mystery.
RC 55577.
by Jill Churchill.
read by Barbara Caruso.
1 cassette.
Jane Jeffry and her neighbor Shelley Nowack agree to
decorate a Victorian bed-and-breakfast for former classmate
Bitsy Burnside--now a wealthy, divorced feminist. Bitsy has
hired an all-woman work crew, including contractor Sandra
Anderson. When Sandra is murdered on the site, Jane
investigates. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55577.
##

December Six.
RC 55578.
by Martin Cruz Smith.
read by Richard Davidson.
3 cassettes.
Harry Niles, an American con man and nightclub owner born in
Japan and raised by Baptist missionaries, is considered a
spy by the Japanese in 1941. He has a chance to escape, but
is reluctant to leave his mistress behind. Some descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55578.
##

Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by
James Mackintosh Qwilleran.
RC 55588.
by Lilian Jackson Braun.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
Twenty-seven short stories centered around the history of
Moose County, popularized in the "Cat Who..." mystery
series. The tales are relayed by fictional newspaper editor
James Qwilleran, who collects reminiscences and tidbits
about the first settlers of the isolated countryside. 2002.
RC 55588.
##

Rumpole Rests His Case.
RC 55589.
by John Mortimer.
read by John Horton.
2 cassettes.
Collection of short stories featuring the British barrister
in seven more cases. In the title piece, Rumpole collapses
during a trial. Though his wife, Hilda, "She Who Must Be
Obeyed," insists that he retire, he defends a wounded
burglar he meets in the hospital ward. Some strong language.
2001.
RC 55589.
##

Cat in a Midnight Choir: A Midnight Louis Mystery.
RC 55590.
by Carole Nelson Douglas.
read by J.P. Linton.
3 cassettes.
Temple Barr's lover, Max Kinsella, and detective C.R.
Molina's ex-lover, Rafi Nadir, are the main suspects in the
murder of a young stripper. Temple's roommate, black cat
Midnight Louis, investigates the humans, including a group
of rogue magicians who dabble in black magic. Some strong
language. 2002.
RC 55590.
##

Vineyard Enigma: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
RC 55618.
by Philip R. Craig.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
Retired policeman J.W. Jackson helps Abraham Mahsimba of
Zimbabwe search for stolen African artifacts believed hidden
on Martha's Vineyard. In the end, four people die for the
treasures. Jackson's wife, Zee, becomes infatuated with
Mahsimba during the investigation. Some strong language.
2002.
RC 55618.
##

Wings of Fire.
RC 55619.
by Dale Brown.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
Retired general Patrick McLanahan, last seen in _Warrior
Class (RC 53032)_, assists an assassinated Egyptian
president's American widow in her quest for revenge on
Libya. She is beautiful Susan Bailey Salaam, a former air
force officer and non-Muslim, whose real ambition is to
become the ruler of North Africa. Violence and strong
language. 2002.
RC 55619.
##

William's Wife.
RC 55621.
by Jean Plaidy.
read by Terry Hayes Sales.
2 cassettes.
In 1677 fifteen-year-old Princess Mary is forced to marry a
cousin, the joyless Prince William of Orange, to keep
England in Protestant hands. Eventually she has to betray
her Catholic father, James II, to assume the throne with her
husband. Sequel to _The Pleasures of Love (RC 37606)_. 1993.
RC 55621.
##

Gravesend Light.
RC 55623.
by David Payne.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
In the 1980s, anthropologist Joe Madden researches fishermen
on Little Roanoke island, North Carolina. His love for
Doctor Day Shaughnessey is complicated by an unplanned
pregnancy, unresolved feelings toward his estranged father,
and a murderous storm at sea. Sequel to _Ruin Creek (RC
37753)_. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2000.
RC 55623.
##

Until Shadows Fall: A Saga of Texas, Book 2.
RC 55639.
by Will Cook.
read by Michael Scherer.
2 cassettes.
In 1874, with peace established between the United States
and the Comanche nation, Sheriff Guthrie McCabe and
Lieutenant Jim Gary set out to negotiate with Iron Hand for
the release of white prisoners--many of whom were children
when captured. Sequel to _Until Day Breaks (RC 49995)_. Some
strong language. 2000.
RC 55639.
##

Servant of the Dragon: The Lord of the Isles, Book 3.
RC 55641.
by David Drake.
read by Nanette Savard.
4 cassettes.
The spirit of a long-dead king urges young Prince Garric to
unite the Kingdom. But when a bridge through time appears
and his sister is taken to another dimension, Garric and his
companions battle evil in a realm of living dead. Sequel to
_Queen of Demons (RC 47239)_. Some violence. 1999.
RC 55641.
##

A Close Run Thing.
RC 55643.
by Allan Mallinson.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
1814. British cavalryman Matthew Hervey of the Sixth Light
Dragoons is almost court-martialed for insulting a superior
officer during a battle against Napoleon's forces. Hervey
quickly learns that money will enable him to buy a
promotion, joins the fight at the Battle of Waterloo, and
wins a plush assignment. 1999.
RC 55643.
##

Sons of Fortune.
RC 55650.
by Jeffrey Archer.
read by Michael Russotto.
3 cassettes.
Twins are separated at birth--Nathaniel Cartwright goes home
with his middle-class biological parents while Fletcher
Davenport grows up as a millionaire's son. Decades later
they meet in a race for the governorship of Connecticut, but
a crime threatens to reveal their past and send one to
prison. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55650.
##

The Cowboy and the Cossack.
RC 55654.
by Clair Huffaker.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
American cowboys are dispatched to deliver a herd of Montana
longhorns in Siberia in the 1880s. Hostilities gradually
give way to friendship between a band of Cossacks and the
Americans,  as they face dangers together. Strong language.
1973.
RC 55654.
##

Shrink Rap.
RC 55660.
by Robert B. Parker.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
Boston P.I. Sunny Randall, last seen in _Perish Twice (RC
51335)_, becomes a bodyguard for romance writer Melanie
Hall--whose ex-husband, psychiatrist Dr. John Melvin, is
stalking her. Sunny enlists the help of another shrink and
her own ex-husband, Richie. Strong language and some
violence. 2002.
RC 55660.
##

Number9Dream.
RC 55663.
by David Mitchell.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Eiji Miyake leaves rural Japan to track down his father in
Tokyo. This is no simple task as twenty-year-old Miyake is
frequently disracted by the underworld and by his own
fantasies derived from pop culture. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Booker Prize finalist. 2001.
RC 55663.
##

Clay's Quilt.
RC 55668.
by Silas House.
read by Michael Russotto.
2 cassettes.
Clay Sizemore was raised by relatives in the hollers of Free
Creek, Crow County, Kentucky, after his mother was murdered.
Now a coal miner, Clay falls in love and marries Alma, a
divorced fiddler. Tragedy interferes with their happiness.
Some violence and some strong language. 2001.
RC 55668.
##

A Death in the Family.
RC 55669.
by James Agee.
read by Terence Aselford.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A modern classic about the impact of tragedy on a close-knit
family in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the early twentieth
century. The story begins a few hours before the death of
Jay Follet and ends on the day of his funeral. Strong
language. Pulitzer Prize. 1938.
RC 55669.
##

The Best Revenge.
RC 55671.
by Stephen White.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Clinical psychologist Alan Gregory is treating both FBI
agent Kelda James and the man she helped free from death
row--Tom Clone. As Gregory helps them deal with demons from
their pasts, he discovers the real reason Clone was released
from prison. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55671.
##

The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria.
RC 55677.
by Laura Joh Rowland.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
Edo, Japan; 1693. Sano Ichiro, the emperor's private
investigator, searches for the murderer of the heir to the
throne, Lord Mitsuyoshi, who was killed in a courtesan's
bed. She and her diary are missing as well. Soon Sano's
enemies implicate him in the crimes. Violence. 2002.
RC 55677.
##

The Survivors Club.
RC 55680.
by Lisa Gardner.
read by Faith Potts.
3 cassettes.
Jillian, Carol, and Meg, all survivors of a vicious rape,
form a support group. When the serial rapist is shot on his
way to court and his attacker is murdered, the women become
the prime suspects. Rhode Island detective Roan Griffin
heads the investigation when another rape occurs. Violence
and strong language. 2002.
RC 55680.
##

Amelia and the Outlaw.
RC 55693.
by Lorraine Heath.
read by Margaret Strom.
1 cassette.
Texas, 1881. Out of jail on a work release program, Jesse
Lawton falls in love with Amelia, the seventeen-year-old
daughter of Judge Harper. Amelia returns his affection, but
her father and brothers have other ideas. For senior high
readers. 2003.
RC 55693.
##

And Then You Die: An Aurelio Zen Mystery.
RC 55695.
by Michael Dibdin.
read by Peter Gil.
2 cassettes.
Rome investigator Aurelio Zen is recovering incognito from
injuries sustained in _Blood Rain (RC 51604)_ while waiting
to testify against the American Mafia. When his security is
again endangered, he is moved from place to place--giving
him time to reassess his life. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
RC 55695.
##

Whispers at Midnight.
RC 55698.
by Karen Robards.
read by Mary Kane.
3 cassettes.
Carly Linton returns to Benton, Georgia, to open a bed-and-
breakfast in the house she inherits. Someone from Carly's
past doesn't want her back in town, and dangers abound.
Carly finds comfort with Matt Converse, the town's former
bad boy turned sheriff. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 2003.
RC 55698.
##

Past Tense: A Brady Coyne Novel.
RC 55708.
by William G. Tapply.
read by Richard Davidson.
2 cassettes.
While Brady and his girlfriend, Evie, vacation on Cape Cod,
Evie's stalker is found dead near their cottage. Evie
disappears, and Brady investigates her past to find her--and
the truth. From the author of _Scar Tissue (RC 52416)_. Some
strong language. 2001.
RC 55708.
##

The Great Gatsby.
RC 55714.
by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Against the glitter and recklessness of the Jazz Age, Jay
Gatsby makes a desperate attempt to recapture the past and,
along with it, the love of Daisy Buchanan. Amid extravagant
parties at Gatsby's palatial estate, his neighbor narrates
the story of his obsession with the American dream. This
critical edition draws on Fitzgerald's original manuscript.
1925.
RC 55714.
##

Someone to Watch Over Me.
RC 55722.
by Judith McNaught.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
3 cassettes.
Leigh Kendall has everything, including a stellar Broadway
career and a successful husband, Logan. On her way to meet
him at their mountain cabin, she is run off the road. Waking
up in the hospital, she discovers that Logan--and her
perfect life--have disappeared. Some explicit descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55722.
##

Safe Harbor.
RC 55729.
by Luanne Rice.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Artist Dana Underhill, last seen in _Firefly Beach (RC
53025)_, returns home to the Connecticut shore after her
sister, Lily, and Lily's husband drown. Dana takes charge of
her nieces, Quinn and Allie, and becomes reacquainted with
childhood friend Sam Trevor. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 2002.
RC 55729.
##

Worth Any Price.
RC 55731.
by Lisa Kleypas.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Unable to face a future with Lord Radnor, to whom she was
betrothed as a child, Charlotte Howard runs away. Bow Street
runner Nick Gentry is hired to find her, but isn't ready for
what he encounters. Companion to _Lady Sophia's Lover (RC
54333)_. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
RC 55731.
##

The Wind Dancer: Wind Dancer Trilogy, Book 1.
RC 55741.
by Iris Johansen.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
3 cassettes.
Italy, early 1500s. Lionello Andreas, lord of Mandara, must
recover a stolen family artifact--the legendary Wind Dancer
statue. To get it back, he exploits the talents of a newly
purchased slave girl, an accomplished pickpocket. Prequel to
_Storm Winds (RC 55742)_. Explicit descriptions of sex.
1991.
RC 55741.
##

Storm Winds: Wind Dancer Trilogy, Book 2.
RC 55742.
by Iris Johansen.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
3 cassettes.
Revolutionary France. Jean Marc Andreas continues his
father's quest to recover the Wind Dancer statue, which now
belongs to the queen. In an unlikely partnership with the
daughter of a noblewoman, he pursues success--and romance.
Sequel to _The Wind Dancer (RC 55741)_. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1991.
RC 55742.
##

Pattern Recognition.
RC 55752.
by William Gibson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Intuitive marketing consultant Cayce Pollard flies to London
on business. Her employer, advertising mogul Hubertus
Bigend, offers her a second assignment--to find the creator
of a series of intriguing Internet short films that have
attracted a global cult following and might become a
profitable marketing ploy. Some strong language. Bestseller
2003.
RC 55752.
##

The Reluctant Suitor.
RC 55753.
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
4 cassettes.
Lady Adriana Sutton and Colton Wyndham were betrothed as
children by their parents. Opposed to his father's plans,
Colton left for the Napoleonic wars. He returned to find
Adriana a charming and lovely young woman. His decision to
marry her leads to some surprising discoveries. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55753.
##

The Tail of the Tip-Off.
RC 55754.
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
After a women's basketball game at the University of
Virginia, a man drops dead in the parking lot. With the help
of her pets, postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen
investigates the murder of local contractor H.H. Donaldson
and corruption in the building trade. Some strong language.
2003.
RC 55754.
##

Ghosts: An 87th Precinct Novel.
RC 55770.
by Ed McBain.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
The murder of Gregory Craig, the writer of a bestselling
ghost story, thrusts New York homicide detective Steve
Carella into a bizarre investigation. He reluctantly follows
the dead man's lover to the deserted beach house where the
book was written. Some strong language. 1980.
RC 55770.
##

A Mist of Prophecies.
RC 55821.
by Steven Saylor.
read by Richard Davidson.
2 cassettes.
Rome, 48 B.C. After _Last Seen in Massilia (RC 53710)_,
Gordianus the Finder investigates the murder of the seeress
Cassandra. When seven powerful women appear at her funeral,
he is convinced that one is the killer. Amidst civil war,
poverty, and his wife's illness, Gordianus pursues the
truth. 2002.
RC 55821.
##

When Shadows Fall: Helen Bradley Mysteries.
RC 55825.
by Patricia H. Rushford.
read by Judith Ann Gantly.
2 cassettes.
While her husband is in Portland, Oregon, attending to some
mysterious business, retired policewoman Helen Bradley
investigates the death of Ethan Crane--the second mayor of
Bay Village to die within two months. Helen searches for the
link connecting the two politicians. Some violence. 2000.
RC 55825.
##

Kate Hannigan.
RC 55831.
by Catherine Cookson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
In pre-World War I England, beautiful young Kate Hannigan is
determined to rise above her impoverished upbringing.
Deserted by her wealthy lover while she is pregnant, Kate
falls in love with Dr. Rodney Prince, who delivers her
child. Prince, stuck in a loveless marriage, returns her
affection. Some strong language. 1950.
RC 55831.
##

Kate Hannigan's Girl.
RC 55832.
by Catherine Cookson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Follows _Kate Hannigan (RC 55831)_. Kate is now married to
Dr. Rodney Prince, who returned wounded from the Great War.
Her daughter Annie falls in love with Terence Macbane, the
boy next door. Annie is so harassed by jealous classmate
Cathleen Davidson that she considers suicide. 2000.
RC 55832.
##

A Dead Man out of Mind.
RC 55837.
by Kate Charles.
read by Dale Hodges.
2 cassettes.
London solicitor David Middleton-Brown and his lover, artist
Lucy Kingsley, investigate the murder of a vicar during a
church robbery. When the vicar's replacement, a female
curate not welcomed by the parish, is also killed, they
suspect a connection. Meanwhile, Lucy's sulky teenaged niece
proffers unwanted advice. 1994.
RC 55837.
##

A Treasured Friendship: Miriam's Journal, Volume 4.
RC 55840.
by Carrie Bender.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _A Joyous Heart (RC 41120),_ Amish
housewife and mother Miriam continues her journal, noting
her arguments with Gloria over dieting, conflicts with a
teacher boarding with them, and marital problems with Nate.
1996.
RC 55840.
##

Drop City.
RC 55862.
by T. Coraghessan Boyle.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
1970s. Feeling the heat from California lawmen, the brothers
and sisters of Drop City head north to reestablish their
commune in the Alaskan wilderness. Locals have mixed
reactions as they collide with the hippies. Strong language,
some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence.
Bestseller 2003.
RC 55862.
##

Full Tilt.
RC 55865.
by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes.
read by Colleen Delany.
2 cassettes.
Wealthy businessman Max Holt--last seen in _Full House (RC
54899)_--travels to Beaumont, South Carolina, to help his
brother-in-law campaign for mayor. There he meets
newspaperwoman Jamie Swift, and together they uncover
political corruption and fall in love. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2003.
RC 55865.
##

Portrait in Death.
RC 55866.
by J.D. Robb.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
New York City, 2059. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her
partner search for a serial killer who taunts the media with
photographs of his victims before and after death. Meanwhile
Eve's husband, Roarke, discovers a disturbing secret about
his past. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
RC 55866.
##

Scandalous Again.
RC 55892.
by Christina Dodd.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
England, 1806. When Madeline de Lacy discovers her father
has gambled away her hand in marriage to an American, she
sends her cousin to London to halt the engagement. Meanwhile
she tries to prevent further gambling but encounters her
former lover in the process. Explicit descriptions of sex.
2003.
RC 55892.
##

_Secrets_ and Other Stories of Suspense.
RC 55893.
by Carolyn Hart.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Four short stories of intrigue and treachery. In the title
piece, set in Oklahoma during World War II, twelve-year-old
Gretchen works to clear her friend Millard of theft charges-
-but he joins the service to escape. In "Turnaround," a
Hollywood screenwriter discovers that her trophy husband
plans to murder her. Some strong language. 2002.
RC 55893.
##

No Place like Home.
RC 55943.
by Fern Michaels.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
1 cassette.
Trouble and romance come in threes when the spirited Cisco
triplets discover that their father has placed their beloved
Granny Cisco in an assisted-living facility. For Christmas,
the triplets hope to get Granny the medical care she needs
and to bring the entire family home for the holidays. 2002.
RC 55943.
##

Homeland: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 1.
RC 55948.
by R.A. Salvatore.
read by Michael Russotto.
3 cassettes.
Prince Drizzt of the House of Do'Urden should have been
sacrificed at birth to honor his family's victory over
another house. As Drizzt matures, he must choose to either
stay with his family or leave the unprincipled society that
Menzoberranzan has become. Followed by _Exile (RC 55949)_.
Violence. 1990.
RC 55948.
##

The Crazed.
RC 55959.
by Ha Jin.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
China, 1989. After his professor and prospective father-in-
law has a stroke, Jian cares for him. But the old man's
incessant ravings about intellectual life under the
Communist regime force Jian to question his future and his
role in upcoming student protests in Tiananmen Square. Some
violence and some strong language. 2002.
RC 55959.
##

He Sleeps.
RC 55962.
by Reginald McKnight.
read by Gary Telles.
2 cassettes.
African American anthropologist Bertrand Milworth travels to
Senegal, leaving behind his Caucasian wife. Life with his
African host family highlights his insecurities about racial
identity, sex, and his failing marriage. Tormented by vivid,
disturbing dreams, Bertrand confronts his deepest fears.
Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 2001.
RC 55962.
##

Mr. Maybe.
RC 55969.
by Jane Green.
read by Anne Flosnik.
3 cassettes.
Dumped by her unemployed lover, twenty-seven-year-old
British publicist Libby pursues her aspiration to marry a
rich man and live in style. She meets a dull but wealthy
bachelor. Libby's on the threshold of fulfilling her dream,
but something doesn't seem right. Explicit descriptions of
sex and strong language. 1999.
RC 55969.
##

All the Brave Fellows: Revolution at Sea, Book 5.
RC 55980.
by James L. Nelson.
read by Mark Ashby.
3 cassettes.
U.S. coastline, 1777. Captain Isaac Biddlecomb is sailing
with his wife and son to Philadelphia to take command of a
new gun frigate. But the British fleet stands in the way,
and the city falls to the enemy. Sequel to _Lords of the
Ocean (RC 55314)_. Violence and strong language. 2000.
RC 55980.
##

Revenge.
RC 55992.
by Stephen Fry.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
When he is seventeen, Ned Maddstone, a British politician's
son, falls prey to a prank gone bad, and an extraordinary
set of circumstances involving British Intelligence sends
him to an insane asylum. Twenty years later he escapes and
seeks revenge. Violence and strong language. 2000.
RC 55992.
##

Blitzcat.
RC 56052.
by Robert Westall.
read by Anne Flosnik.
2 cassettes.
Lord Gort, a black female cat, runs away to search the
countryside for her beloved master, a pilot, during World
War II. She survives many dangerous adventures and is
adopted by several people on her journey. Some strong
language. For senior high and older readers. 1989.
RC 56052.
##

Tempt Me Twice.
RC 56054.
by Barbara Dawson Smith.
read by Anne Flosnik.
2 cassettes.
Regency England. Lord Gabriel Kenyon returns to London from
Africa to inform Kate Talisford of her father's death there.
Kate holds a grudge against Gabriel, but needs him to help
find her parent's treasure--and along the way they fall in
love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Rita Award. 2001.
RC 56054.
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_Books for Children_
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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_

Heroes of the Game: True Baseball Stories.
RC 51190.
by Terry Egan and others.
read by Ray DiZefalo.
1 cassette.
In this companion to _The Good Guys of Baseball (RC 46409)_,
the authors highlight nineteen players who exemplify
sportsmanship and the love of the game.  Includes major
leaguer Roberto Clemente, who died on a mercy mission, and
Jim Eisenreich, who plays in spite of Tourette's syndrome.
For grades 3-6. 1992.
RC 51190.
##

The Divorce Helpbook for Kids.
RC 54624.
by Cynthia MacGregor.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
A guide to dealing with the divorce of parents. Discusses
some of the reasons for divorce and children's reactions and
feelings about it. Offers advice on coping with the changes
in the family living arrangements. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 54624.
##

The Cod's Tale.
RC 54628.
by Mark Kurlansky.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
Discusses the role of the Atlantic cod as a common food in
European and North American history, from the Vikings
through the technological age. Explains how cod's commercial
value in the frozen food industry led to its scarcity in
modern times and changes in sea laws. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 54628.
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William Shakespeare.
RC 54631.
edited by David Scott Kastan and Marina Kastan.
read by Gary Roan.
1 cassette.
A biographical sketch of the English poet and playwright
precedes twenty-seven selections from Shakespeare's poems
and plays. Includes sonnets as well as orations and
soliloquies from _Julius Caesar_, _Hamlet_, _Macbeth_, and
_As You Like It_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
RC 54631.
##

The Atlantic Coast.
RC 54639.
by Olivia Skelton.
read by Marilyn Gleason.
1 cassette.
Examines the tides, plants, animals, and ecosystems found
along the Atlantic coast region of North America, from
Canada's Maritime Provinces to Florida. Includes information
about the Chesapeake Bay and coral reefs, as well as two
science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 54639.
##

In the Days of the Vaqueros: America's First True Cowboys.
RC 54775.
by Russell Freedman.
read by Michael Kramer.
1 cassette.
History of cowboys in North America. Discusses the first
underpaid Indian cow herders on horseback, the vaqueros who
originated in Mexico five hundred years ago. Explains how
they created their tools, practiced their skills, and later,
taught western settlers their work. For grades 5-8. 2001.
RC 54775.
##

_Laughing Tomatoes_ and Other Spring Poems / _Jitomates
Risueños_ y Otros Poemas de Primavera.
RC 55040.
by Francisco X. Alarcón.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
Bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems
celebrating spring, when nature and poetry make us "see
everything for the first time." For grades K-3 and older
readers. Pura Belpré Honor Book. (Una colección bilingüe de
poemas sinceros y humorísticos que celebran la primavera,
cuando la naturaleza y la poesía "nos hacen ver las cosas
por la primera vez." Para grados K a 3 y lectores mayores.
Premio del Libro de Honor de Pura Belpré.)  In English and
Spanish. 1997.
RC 55040.
##

_From the Bellybutton of the Moon_ and Other Summer Poems /
_Del Ombligo de la Luna_ y Otros Poemas de Verano.
RC 55041.
by Francisco X. Alarcón.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
The poet remembers his childhood summers spent in Mexico in
this collection of bilingual poems. Companion to _Laughing
Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems (RC 55040)_. For grades K-3
and older readers. [El poeta recuerda los veranos de su
niñez que pasó en México.  Colección bilingüe de poemas.
Acompaña a _Jitomates Risueños... (RC 55040)_. Para grados K
a 3 y lectores mayores.] 1998.
RC 55041.
##

_Angels Ride Bikes_ and Other Fall Poems / _Los Angeles
Andan en Bicicleta_ y Otros Poemas de Otoño.
RC 55042.
by Francisco X. Alarcón.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
Bilingual poems express the joys of autumn and family in Los
Angeles, California--a place of opportunity. Companion to
_From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems (RC
55041)_. For grades K-3 and older readers. [Una colección
bilingüe de poemas que describen las alegrías del otoño y de
una familia en Los Angeles, California--el lugar de
oportunidades. Acompaña a Del Ombligo de la Luna...(RC
55041). Para grados K a 3 y lectores mayores.] In English
and Spanish. 1999.
RC 55042.
##

_Iguanas in the Snow_ and Other Winter Poems / _Iguanas en
la Nieve_ y Otros Poemas de Invierno.
RC 55043.
by Francisco X. Alarcón.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
These bilingual verses depict the pleasures of winter in the
San Francisco area of northern California as experienced by
a Mexican American family. Companion to _Angels Ride Bikes
and Other Fall Poems (RC 55042)_. For grades K-3 and older
readers. Américas Honor Book. [Una colección bilingüe de
poemas que describen las alegrías del invierno y de una
familia mexicano-americano de San Francisco, en la parte
norte de California. Acompaña a _Los Angeles Andan en
Bicileta... (RC 55042)_.  Para grados K a 3 y lectores
mayores.] In English and Spanish. 2001.
RC 55043.
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The Tundra.
RC 55153.
by Maria Mudd Ruth.
read by Simone Siekaly.
1 cassette.
Examines the arctic tundra--the northern treeless land
between Alaska and Canada, its wildlife and ecosystems, and
its responses to temperature and weather. Includes two
science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 55153.
##

The Mississippi River.
RC 55154.
by Maria Mudd Ruth.
read by Simone Siekaly.
1 cassette.
Describes the course of the largest river in North America--
the Mississippi--and the connections between the plant and
animal species that live near it. Includes two science
activities. For grades 5-8. 2001.
RC 55154.
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The Northern Forest.
RC 55160.
by Greg Breining.
read by Simone Siekaly.
1 cassette.
Explores the ecosystem of the northern forest that spreads
from the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes in Canada
and the United States all the way into central Alaska.
Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 55160.
##

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths,
Legends, and Fascinating Facts.
RC 55378.
by David Colbert.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Examines the link between the Harry Potter books' images,
characters, and themes and their roots in myths and
folklore--decoding Rowling's clues to reveal hidden
meanings. Discusses magic spells, supernatural beasts, the
origin of names, and facts about wizards. For grades 4-7.
2001.
RC 55378.
##

Fields of Fury: The American Civil War.
RC 55385.
by James M. McPherson.
read by L.J. Ganser.
1 cassette.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a brief introduction
to the Civil War (1861-1865) emphasizing the battles and
important leaders. Includes anecdotes from the participants,
the roles of women and slaves, and the task of
reconstruction. For grades 5-8. 2002.
RC 55385.
##

Autism.
RC 55463.
by Elaine Landau.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Provides basic information on this developmental condition.
Discusses the early age signs of autism: speech
difficulties, inappropriate responses, and repetitive
behavior. Covers historical background, treatment options,
and savants--the small percentage of autistic people with
extraordinary abilities. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2001.
RC 55463.
##

Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark.
RC 55477.
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Retraces the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition
(1804-1806), comparing their observations of previously
unknown animals with modern information on the same
creatures. Discusses what the explorers learned about
wildlife and survival from the Native Americans they met
along the way. For grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 55477.
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Confucius: The Golden Rule.
RC 55496.
by Russell Freedman.
read by Erin Jones.
1 cassette.
A biography of the Chinese philosopher who lived and taught
more than twenty-five hundred years ago. Emphasizes
Confucius's love of learning and the wisdom of his words.
For grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 55496.
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The Hero's Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life.
RC 55497.
by T.A. Barron.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Explores the elements of heroism, including facing
challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom.
Mixes brief sketches of historic examples such as Anne
Frank, Wilma Rudolph, and Helen Keller with those of
ordinary kids who prevailed in emergencies. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 2002.
RC 55497.
##

Ancient Horsemen of Siberia.
RC 55827.
by Janet Buell.
read by Catherine Byers.
1 cassette.
Describes the excavation of a 2,500 year-old burial mound in
southern Siberia where horses' corpses and the undisturbed
tomb of a Pazyryk woman were discovered. From these and
similar remains, Russian archaeologists are learning about
the culture of the horse-loving Pazyryk people. For grades
6-9. 1998.
RC 55827.
##

Piracy and Plunder: A Murderous Business.
RC 55911.
by Milton Meltzer.
read by Nick Sullivan.
1 cassette.
A history of piracy from ancient times to the modern age.
Discusses how and why pirates became thieves and killers,
the lives they led on land and sea, the harm they did, and
the fates they suffered. Includes Sir Francis Drake,
Blackbeard, and Sir Henry Morgan. For grades 5-8. 2001.
RC 55911.
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What Do You Say, Dear?.
RC 55946.
by Sesyle Joslin.
read by Faith Potts.
1 cassette (Reissue).
A guide to good manners for all occasions for young ladies
and gentlemen. Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a
variety of common and uncommon social situations.  Companion
to _What Do You Do, Dear? (RC 55947)_. For preschool-grade
2. 1958.
RC 55946.
##

What Do You Do, Dear?.
RC 55947.
by Sesyle Joslin.
read by Faith Potts.
1 cassette (Reissue).
A second handbook of good manners for young ladies and
gentlemen. Offers advice on proper conduct and polite
behavior in a variety of common and uncommon social
situations. Companion to _What Do You Say, Dear? (RC
55946)_. For preschool-grade 2. 1961.
RC 55947.
##

Bodies from the Bog.
RC 55954.
by James M. Deem.
read by Mark Ashby.
1 cassette.
Discusses the discovery of human bodies, often more than one
thousand years old, preserved in bogs in northern Europe.
Explains what scientists learn from bog bodies about the
individuals and their everyday lives and about the early
civilizations of which they were a part. For grades 5-8.
1998.
RC 55954.
##

Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy
Activities That Make Learning Science Fun.
RC 55966.
by Janice VanCleave.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
Science teacher introduces basic facts, concepts, and
problem-solving strategies about food and nutrition by using
ordinary household materials in classroom experiments.
Includes information on the food guide pyramid. For grades
4-7. 1999.
RC 55966.
##

Slavery: Bondage throughout History.
RC 55974.
by Richard Watkins.
read by Erik Synnestvedt.
1 cassette.
Traces the practice of owning human beings from the earliest
written records in Sumeria to modern labor enslavement in
Asia. Includes biographical sketches and first person
accounts of slaves throughout history.  Discusses the
reasons and laws for and against slavery, the mistreatment
of slaves, and opposition heroes and rebellions. For grades
6-9. 2001.
RC 55974.
##

Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden: My Adventures on Ampato.
RC 56014.
by Johan Reinhard.
read by Peter Gil.
1 cassette.
An American anthropologist and mountain climber describes
his 1995 discovery of the ice mummy of a fourteen-year-old
girl on Mount Ampato in Peru. Discusses the difficulties in
transporting the five-hundred-year-old frozen remains and
explains what scientists learned from examining them. For
grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 56014.
##

Nibbling on Einstein's Brain: The Good, the Bad, and the
Bogus in Science.
RC 56022.
by Diane Swanson.
read by Faith Potts.
1 cassette.
Discusses how to evaluate scientific research--separating
the good from the bad--and how to analyze the reliability of
media claims. Presents tools and strategies for critical
thinking using fun facts along with many examples. Explains
why eating a piece of Einstein's brain will not make you
smarter. For grades 5-8. 2001.
RC 56022.
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_Cassettes Fiction_

Fat Camp Commandos.
RC 53183.
by Daniel Pinkwater.
read by Gary Roan.
1 cassette.
Overweight Ralph, his sister Sylvia, and their friend Mavis
are bitter about being sent to Camp Noo Yoo, a bogus weight-
loss camp. They escape and plot revenge on those who say
that thin is better. For grades 2-4. 2001.
RC 53183.
##

The Secret School.
RC 53789.
by  Avi.
read by Marilyn Gleason.
1 cassette.
In 1925, a rural one-room Colorado schoolhouse closes
unexpectedly a month and a half before term ends. Not
wanting to lose the whole school year, fourteen-year-old Ida
Bidson, with the students' secret vote of confidence, takes
over as the teacher. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 53789.
##

Buffalo before Breakfast: Magic Tree House, Book 18.
RC 54428.
by Mary Pope Osborne.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
With the help of the magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel
to the Great Plains when the Lakota Indians lived there.
They meet Black Hawk, who takes them on a buffalo hunt that
turns into a stampede. For grades 2-4. 1999.
RC 54428.
##

Anna on the Farm.
RC 54630.
by Mary Downing Hahn.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
Nine-year-old Anna goes to her aunt and uncle's Maryland
farm to spend a week one summer in the early 1900s. At first
she is dismayed to find her uncle's nephew Theodore there
too, but gradually the two children come to terms. Sequel to
_Anna All Year Round (RC 50295)_. For grades 3-6. 2001.
RC 54630.
##

Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure.
RC 54785.
by Michael Hoeye.
read by Bruce Nelson.
2 cassettes.
Linka Perflinger, a jaunty mouse, brings a damaged watch to
Hermux Tantamoq's shop for urgent repairs and then
disappears. Hermux is caught up in a world of danger,
searching for eternal youth as he tries to find out what
happened to her. For grades 6-9. 1999.
RC 54785.
##

Born Too Short: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket
Case.
RC 54796.
by Dan Elish.
read by Bruce Nelson.
1 cassette.
Matt, a five-foot, one-and-a-half-inch nerd, is envious of
his best friend Keith, who is five inches taller and a
stud/athlete/Adonis with plenty of girlfriends. But Matt
feels guilty when his luck improves and the bad luck he
wished on Keith starts happening. For grades 6-9. 2002.
RC 54796.
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Coraline.
RC 54845.
by Neil Gaiman.
read by Lisette Lecat.
1 cassette.
While exploring her new home, Coraline goes through a
doorway that shouldn't be there into a dangerous world where
she has a disturbingly different set of parents. Since this
other mother has kidnapped Coraline's real parents, it is up
to Coraline to rescue them and return to her world safely.
For grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 54845.
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Civil War on Sunday: Magic Tree House, Book 21.
RC 54850.
by Mary Pope Osborne.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to
the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton, the
famous nurse. For grades 2-4. 2000.
RC 54850.
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The Seeing Stone: Arthur Trilogy, Book 1.
RC 55035.
by Kevin Crossley-Holland.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
In medieval England, a thirteen-year-old boy named Arthur
recounts how a family friend named Merlin has given him a
magical seeing stone that shows him images of the legendary
King Arthur. Arthur finds that the ancient king's life and
his own seem to have many parallels. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 55035.
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Wingwalker.
RC 55168.
by Rosemary Wells.
read by Larry Shapiro.
1 cassette.
When dust storms and the depression come to Oklahoma,
Reuben's parents--a ballroom dancing teacher and a cook--are
soon out of work. Then his father finds a job performing on
the wing of an airplane for a traveling carnival, and Reuben
learns to enjoy new experiences. For grades 3-6. 2002.
RC 55168.
##

Ruby Holler.
RC 55169.
by Sharon Creech.
read by Peggy Gilleland.
1 cassette.
Thirteen-year-old fraternal twins Dallas and Florida have
grown up in a terrible orphanage. Their luck changes when an
elderly couple, Mr. Tiller Morey and his wife, Sairy, invite
them on a travel adventure starting from their home in a
wonderful place called Ruby Holler. For grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 55169.
##

Trout and Me.
RC 55170.
by Susan Shreve.
read by Russ Weinstein.
1 cassette.
Ben, who has attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, has
always hated school. In fifth grade, Trout, a new boy with
learning disabilities, becomes his best friend. The two boys
cause such problems that the school's parents want Trout
transferred even though Ben and his family defend him. For
grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 55170.
##

Zathura: A Space Adventure.
RC 55280.
by Chris Van Allsburg.
read by Bruce Nelson.
1 cassette.
While their parents are out for the evening, Walter and his
brother, Danny, find a second board game in the _Jumanji (RC
50700)_ box. This one forces the boys to stop quarreling and
work together to survive dangers from spaceships and alien
life forms. For grades K-3. 2002.
RC 55280.
##

Terror in the Stadium: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 17.
RC 55406.
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Fire from Heaven (RC 55603), _the Young
Trib Force continues to study from the Tsion Ben-Judah
website and to evade their enemies. Judd and Lionel fly to
Jerusalem for the Meeting of the Witnesses. For grades 5-8.
2001.
RC 55406.
##

A Letter to Amy.
RC 55563.
by Ezra Jack Keats.
read by Bill Quinn.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Peter wants to surprise Amy with a mailed invitation to his
birthday party. But after he accidentally knocks her down at
the mailbox, he's afraid she won't come. For preschool-grade
2. 1968.
RC 55563.
##

Escape to the Forest: Based on a True Story of the
Holocaust.
RC 55567.
by Ruth Yaffe Radin.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
Sarah, an eight-year-old Jewish girl, lives with her family
in Lida, Poland, when World War II begins. She tells the
horrors of the Russian and then the Nazi occupations. At age
twelve, Sarah flees into the forest to join Tuvia Bielski, a
Jewish partisan who fights against the oppressors. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 55567.
##

Annerton Pit.
RC 55575.
by Peter Dickinson.
read by George Holmes.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Jake, who is blind, and his brother Martin, who is sighted,
search for their grandfather--an eccentric who disappeared
while tracking down ghosts. On the trail the brothers become
trapped in an abandoned mine, a terrifying maze where they
are haunted by fear and death. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1977.
RC 55575.
##

Indian Shoes.
RC 55593.
by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
read by Bill Quinn.
1 cassette.
Ray Halfmoon, a Seminole-Cherokee boy, lives in Chicago with
his grandfather, who grew up in Oklahoma. Together they find
creative and amusing solutions to the challenges that come
their way. For grades 3-6. 2002.
RC 55593.
##

Mr. Lincoln's Way.
RC 55598.
by Patricia Polacco.
read by Bill Quinn.
1 cassette.
Mr. Lincoln, "the coolest principal in the whole world,"
discovers that Eugene, the school bully, is interested in
birds. Eugene enjoys attracting birds to the new atrium at
school and learns about tolerance and friendship. For grades
2-4. 2001.
RC 55598.
##

Among the Betrayed.
RC 55629.
by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Thirteen-year-old Nina, from _Among the Imposters (RC
53287)_, is arrested by the Population Police.  She must
reveal the identity of other illegally born third children
or be killed. But Nina and three other younger kids escape
from prison. For grades 5-8. 2002.
RC 55629.
##

One Missing Finger: The Black Belt Series, Book 2.
RC 55630.
by Don Trembath.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
The three misfits, who started karate classes in _Frog Face
and the Three Boys (RC 55292)_, are becoming friends.
Charlie and Sidney are showing interest in girls, while
Jeffrey wants his parents back together again. For grades 4-
7. 2001.
RC 55630.
##

Circle of Fire.
RC 55632.
by Evelyn Coleman.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
Tennessee, 1958. Mendy puts herself in danger when she
discovers that the Ku Klux Klan is planning to bomb the
Highlander Folk School in order to disrupt a visit from
Mendy's hero, Eleanor Roosevelt. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 55632.
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Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder.
RC 55766.
by Barbara Park.
read by Susan McInerney.
1 cassette.
Junie B. Jones learns some interesting things about the
Tooth Fairy when she becomes the first student in Room One
to lose an upper tooth. For grades K-3. 2002.
RC 55766.
##

Junie B. Jones Has a Monster under Her Bed.
RC 55767.
by Barbara Park.
read by Susan McInerney.
1 cassette.
The day for school pictures is when Paulie tells Junie B.
that a monster lives right under her bed--and now she's
afraid to go to sleep. Her family tries to help, but it's
not until Junie B. sees her school photos that she solves
the monster problem. For grades K-3. 1997.
RC 55767.
##

Iris and Walter: The Sleepover.
RC 55768.
by Elissa Haden Guest.
read by Susan McInerney.
1 cassette.
Iris is looking forward to her first sleepover. Walter and
Iris do all the fun things they planned, but Iris can't fall
asleep because she is homesick. Fortunately, Walter's mother
knows exactly what to do. For grades K-3. 2002.
RC 55768.
##

Mystery of the Dark Tower.
RC 55771.
by Evelyn Coleman.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
In 1928, twelve-year-old Bessie and her younger brother are
taken by their father to live with his sisters in Harlem.
When he disappears, Bessie feels trapped without her mother
and her familiar North Carolina life. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 55771.
##

Storm Warriors.
RC 55886.
by Elisa Carbone.
read by Bill Quinn.
1 cassette.
In 1895, after his mother's death, twelve-year-old Nathan
moves with his father and grandfather to Pea Island, off the
coast of North Carolina. There he hopes to join the all-
black crew at the nearby lifesaving station, despite his
father's objections. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 55886.
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Homeroom Exercise.
RC 55898.
by Jana Striegel.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
New Mexico seventh-grader Regan wants to be a professional
dancer, but when she falls ill and is diagnosed with
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, she realizes that her goals
have to change. With the help of her friends she finds other
outlets for her creativity. For grades 4-7. 2002.
RC 55898.
##

Love, Ruby Lavender.
RC 55903.
by Deborah Wiles.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Nine-year-old Ruby and her grandmother deal with Ruby's
grandfather's death in different ways. Her grandmother goes
to Hawaii for the summer while Ruby copes at home in
Mississippi. Taking care of pet chickens and meeting a new
friend help Ruby through a hard time. For grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 55903.
##

When My Name Was Keoko.
RC 55957.
by Linda Sue Park.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
Thirteen-year-old Tae-yul and his younger sister, Sun-hee,
take turns recounting what happened to their family in Korea
while under Japanese occupation during World War II. The
Japanese tried to suppress Korean culture, so even people's
names were changed--Sun-hee was called Keoko. For grades 6-
9. 2002.
RC 55957.
##

Bedtime for Frances.
RC 55972.
by Russell Hoban.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Frances finds it difficult to go to sleep with the strange
noises and menacing shapes that seem to fill her room after
dark. For preschool-grade 2. 1960.
RC 55972.
##

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_Foreign Language Books_
The following cassette titles are available in the languages
designated.

_Spanish_
Asesinato en Mesopotamia (Murder in Mesopotamia).
RC 54961.
por Agatha Christie.
leído por María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Hercule Poirot, el sagaz detective belga, se enreda con un
grupo de archeólogos en el desierto iraquí y acaba
investigando la muerte misteriosa de una mujer cuyo cadáver
aparece en una habitación en que era imposible que entrara
un asesino. (Hercule Poirot, the lively Belgian detective,
is involved in archaeological explorations in the Middle
East. He is trying to solve the mysterious death of a woman
who is murdered in a room that no one could possibly have
entered.) 1935.
RC 54961.
##

Caramelo; o, Puro Cuento (Caramelo; or, Puro Cuento).
RC 54962.
por Sandra Cisneros.
leído por María Pino.
4 cassettes.
Lala Reyes es descendiente de una familia de reboceros, y el
rebozo de rayas color caramelo que ya pertenece a Laya es el
más bello de todo. Desde niñez hasta edad adulta, Lala
recuenta las historias contadas de su familia mexicano-
americana que, igual al rebozo de rayas, le sirven para
tejer una intricada vida bicultural de una familia que vive
entre América y México. Lenguaje injurioso. (Celaya Reyes
spins out her story from childhood to maturity. She weaves
in threads about her immediate family's bicultural
adaptation in Chicago, journeys to her grandparents' home in
Mexico City, and melodramatic strands from past and present.
The tale sustains her, like her ancient, inherited, caramel-
colored shawl. Strong language.) 2002.
RC 54962.
##

Vivir para Contarla (Live to Tell It).
RC 54963.
por Gabriel García Márquez.
leído por Peter Gil.
4 cassettes.
El mundialmente famoso autor colombiano, ganador del Premio
Nobel en literatura por obras como _Cien Años de Soledad
(RCF 00141),_ _Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera (RC 43969),_
_Del Amor y Otros Demonios (RC 43952),_ y _La Increíble y
Triste Historia de la Cándida Erendira y de su Abuela
Desalmada (RC 14890)_, presenta la memoria de su vida--niño,
adolescente y adulto. (The Nobel Prize-winning Colombian
author of novels such as _One Hundred Years of Solitude (RC
25181)_, _Love in the Time of Cholera (RC 26981)_, _Autumn
of the Patriarch (RC 21157)_, and _Chronicle of a Death
Foretold (RC 19217)_ presents a memoir of his childhood,
adolescence, and adult life.) 2002.
RC 54963.
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Las Sabias Mujeres de la Habana (The Wise Women of Havana).
RC 54966.
por José Raúl Bernardo.
leído por María Pino.
3 cassettes.
La Habana, 1938. Recién casados Marguita y Lorenzo se
instalan en la mansión de los padres del novio, pero
Marguita está muy lejos de sentirse bienvenida en la casa
cuando su cuñada solterona reacciona hostilmente a su
presencia. Marguita huye al lado de su propria madre, una
mujer verdaderamente sabia, que provee los consejos para
menguar la brecha. (Havana, Cuba; 1938. Newlyweds Marguita
and Lorenzo move into the groom's family mansion, but
Marguita feels far from welcome when her unmarried sister-
in-law reacts with hostility to their presence. Marguita
seeks support from her own mother, who provides sage advice
to heal the breach.) 2002.
RC 54966.
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Las Oraciones Privadas del Papa Juan Pablo II: Una
Invitación a la Oración (The Private Prayers of Pope John
Paul II: An Invitation to Prayer).
RC 54968.
por  Juan Pablo II.
leído por Juan Ramírez.
2 cassettes.
El Papa Juan Pablo II habla de la importancia de la oración
en el mundo de hoy y presenta las proprias oraciones que ha
ofrecido durante las dos décadas de su papado. Incluye
oraciones a Dios, a Jesús, a María, y al Espiritu Santo, así
como oraciones por la unidad cristiana, por la paz y por la
família. (Pope John Paul II writes about the importance of
praying and presents the petitions he has made through the
two decades of his papacy. Includes supplications to God,
Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the Holy Spirit; and prayers for
Christian unity, peace, and the family.) 1999.
RC 54968.
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Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising).
RC 54970.
por Pam Muñoz Ryan.
leído por María Pino.
1 cassette.
Esperanza y su madre tienen que dejar su vida de afluencia y
privilegio en México para ir a vivir y trabajar en los
campos laborales de agricultura en el sur de California.
Deben acostumbrarse a una nueva vida dura como obreros
migratorios de campo en vísperas de la Gran Depresión. Por
grados 6-9. (Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave
their wealthy and privileged life in Mexico to go and work
in the southern California agricultural labor camps. They
must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing migrant farm
workers on the eve of the Great Depression. For grades 6-9.)
2002.
RC 54970.
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American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating 
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Consumer Reports (monthly)
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Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
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Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
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Horticulture (6 issues)
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Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on
     one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July,
     December-January)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
     from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel & Leisure (monthly)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)