Braille Book Review, Vol. 63, No. 4, July-August 1994 Braille Book Review July-August 1994 Volume 63, Number 4 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. 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. These books will continue to be available from your cooperating library and will be listed again in _Braille Books 1993-1994._ 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 1994 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies Braille Magazines IN BRIEF Braille Book Review Available on the Internet _Braille Book Review_ (_BBR_) is now available to patrons who have access to computers with connections to the Internet. The Internet is a worldwide electronic network that links an estimated twenty-five million computers in more than 100 coun- tries. Computer users with Internet capability can read, search, or obtain an electronic edition of _BBR_ that contains the same material as the print and recorded editions, except for the index and order forms. Readers can also browse through electronic copies of _Talking Book Topics_, cumulative catalogs, and many reference circulars, bibliographies, and factsheets. In addition, the system allows users to search the union catalog of special-format books available through NLS and other agencies. The catalog lists some 225,000 books in braille and audio formats. An on-line publication, _Union Catalog Online: SCORPIO Files BPHP and BPHI; A Search Guide,_ gives readers instructions on identifying and locating books they may wish to borrow from cooperating libraries. To access the Library of Congress MARVEL system, telnet (connect) to marvel.loc.gov and log in as marvel. This will connect you to a "generic" Gopher client. Only a limited number of ports are available to outside users for a direct telnet connection. However, connection is also possible through a local Gopher client or another Gopher server by pointing to marvel.loc.gov, port 70. Select menu choice number two, "Events, Facilities, Programs, and Services." Then select option six, "Services to the Blind and Physically Handicapped," and follow the available options to access NLS publications and databases. Annual Catalog Survey You will soon be able to select and order NLS catalogs and bibliographies that will be issued during 1994 and early 1995. This fall an order form will be mailed to patrons who subscribe to _Braille Book Review_. The form will be in the format in which you receive your _Braille Book Review_. It will give you the opportunity to order upcoming publications, such as _Cassette Books 1994_, _Romances_, and _Science Fiction_. The catalogs and bibliographies you order will be sent directly to you when the publications are produced. 1994 NLS Factsheet The 1994 edition of the NLS factsheet _Facts: Books for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals_ is now available in braille. The twelve-page factsheet describes the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and contains current statistics and a list of available publications. To request a copy of the factsheet, contact Reference Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Datefinder Braille datefinders are available free from NLS. The 2-1/2 by 3-1/4-inch datefinders give in braille the day of the week on which the first day of the month falls for the months of July 1994 through June 1995. The datefinders also incorporate a signature guide. To receive a datefinder, contact the NLS Publications and Media Section at the address given above. What's New? The 1994 edition of _What's New?_ is now available in print and braille. It describes some of the latest NLS publications and other program developments. Request _What's New?_ from the NLS Reference Section at the address given above. Coping Skills Now Available in Braille The NLS bibliography _Coping Skills_ is now available in braille. It lists selected NLS braille books about dealing with problems and adjusting to changes in life. If you ordered _Coping Skills_ on your annual order form, you should receive the bibliography in the format you requested through the mail. If you did not order but would like to receive a copy, contact your local cooperating library. NLS Publishes _Classics_ Bibliography NLS has recently published a bibliography of selected fiction, poetry, and drama written before 1900 and produced in recorded and braille formats by NLS. _Classics_ is now available in large print and will soon be produced in braille and recorded formats. If you ordered _Classics_ on your annual order form, you will receive the bibliography in the format you requested as soon as it is ready. If you did not order but would like to receive a copy, contact your_local cooperating library. _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, complete the order form and return it to your braille-lending 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 occurence, as in "some strong language." _Nonfiction_ A World Waiting to Be Born: Civility Rediscovered BR 9219 by M. Scott Peck 4 volumes Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Copland: 1900 through 1942 BR 9225 by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis 4 volumes This autobiographical memoir draws heavily from oral history interviews, interspersed with reminiscences by Copland's colleagues and friends, put into perspective by Perlis's interludes. The volume covers the early years in the life and career of this American composer, who was born in 1900. 1984. Family Favorites Made Lighter BR 9229 by _Better Homes and Gardens_ 3 volumes Calorie-, cholesterol-, fat-, and sodium-reduced recipes for home-cooked meals. Includes traditional dishes as well as ethnic fare, and menus for several regional favorites. Provides information about nutrition and the percentage by which classic recipes are made lighter. Includes food exchanges for those who control their weight by this method. Tips for getting started and a brief discussion about healthy eating form an introduction to this book. 1992. Are You the One for Me? Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's Wrong BR 9242 by Barbara De Angelis 3 volumes Author __questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies ten types of relationships that won't work and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. Bestseller 1992. Standard First Aid BR 9246 by American Red Cross 2 volumes This manual, used in the American Red Cross Standard First Aid course, outlines medical emergency treatments. Included are techniques to assist victims of choking, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, wounds, shock, burns, poisoning, bites, extremes of heat or cold, and sudden illnesses. Updates the 1973 edition _(BR 2479)_. 1993. Not for Sale at Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our Children BR 9263 by Ross Perot 1 volume The author argues that the country belongs to the people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an application for the United We Stand America organization. Bestseller 1993. Exploring Shenandoah National Park BR 9273 by Patressa Kearns 1 volume Kearns explains that Shenandoah National Park is within the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are part of the wide-spread Appalachian Mountains system. What is now the park was once cleared, farmed, and devastated. Restored by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the area is now a natural habitat for a variety of animals and plant life. Kearns discusses the many ways visitors can enjoy the park's amenities. 1992. For the Love of God: New Writings by Spiritual and Psychological Leaders BR 9282 edited by Benjamin Shield and Richard Carlson 1 volume Twenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God and tell how their beliefs developed. The editors organize contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life," and "God in Everyday Life." 1990. Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress BR 9303 by John L. Jackley 4 volumes For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong language. 1992. No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement BR 9308 by Joseph P. Shapiro 4 volumes Shapiro examines society's range of prejudices toward disabled individuals--including the insult of marveling over a disabled acquaintance's normality or being amazed when a disabled person chooses not to exploit technology that would "cure" the disability. He then describes the lives of individuals who have been denied even the basic tools and assistance necessary for freedom. 1993. Dakota: A Spiritual Geography BR 9316 by Kathleen Norris 2 volumes The author, a transplanted New Yorker, returns literally to her family home in the Dakota desert and intellectually to her roots. Norris chronicles her journey, from the perspective of a poet, in a series of essays and interludes, stressing the influence that the people, the church, and the plains have had on her change of heart. 1993. Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage BR 9320 by William Rathje and Cullen Murphy 3 volumes A summary of the research conducted and discoveries made over the course of two decades by the University of Arizona Garbage Project archaeologists, who feel that "if we can come to understand our discards then we will better understand the world in which we live." Their sites are landfills and, for more demographic clarity, individual garbage containers. The authors also discuss recycling. 1992. This Ol' Drought Ain't Broke Us Yet (But We're All Bent Pretty Bad): Stories of the American West BR 9324 by Jim Garry 2 volumes Garry has spent a dozen years gathering and telling tales of the American West. His stories are a mixture of fact and fiction, extending from pioneer days to modern times, and they come from sources ranging from his Texas ancestors to the Wyoming ranchers he happens upon in diners. Humor permeates all of the adventures in these stories--from bank robbing, to cowboying, to practical jokes. 1992. The Same River Twice: A Memoir BR 9329 by Chris Offutt 2 volumes The author traces his steps from Appalachian Kentucky, on which he turns his back at nineteen, through a decade of shunting across America. Aspiring to become an actor, a painter, a playwright, and a poet, he runs through a series of odd jobs and relationships. Through it all he confronts self-doubts and society's low expectations of him until he awaits the birth of his first son. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane: Instructions in Cane Travel for Blind People BR 9342 by Thomas Bickford 1 volume The author, blind himself, begins with instructions for novices in cane use and continues with step-by-step advice on walking within buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and dealing with inclement weather. 1993. Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now BR 9378 by Maya Angelou 1 volume A collection of short essays in which Angelou discusses the value of charity, her faith in God, and the deaths of loved ones. She shares her thoughts on discovering an authentic personal style, the insidious effects of racism, and pregnancy as an experience shared by a woman and her mate. Angelou also includes reminiscences of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas; of being a single mother; and of dancing with Alvin Ailey. 1993. _Fiction_ Far from the Madding Crowd BR 9212 by Thomas Hardy 4 volumes When this late Victorian novel about the contrast between love and passion was first published in 1874, the author suddenly became famous. Its heroine, Bathsheba Everdene, is a penniless girl who becomes a woman of means when she inherits her uncle's farm. The plot focuses on her changing relationships with Gabriel Oak, who becomes bailiff of her farm; William Boldwood, who owns a nearby farm; and Sergeant Troy, a handsome charlatan. 1991. Gai-Jin: A Novel of Japan BR 9235 by James Clavell 12 volumes Yokohama, 1862. Three _gai-jin_ (foreigners) have been attacked. One of them is Angelique Richaud, a Frenchwoman, who hopes to marry Malcolm Struan, heir to the Noble House. Malcolm is also wounded in the attack, and while he recovers Angelique is raped and impregnated with the child who will be heir to the family trying to take over the Noble House. Sequel to _Tai-Pan (RC 13214)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. Bless the Beasts and Children BR 9261 by Glendon Fred Swarthout 1 volume Six boys, neglected and scarred as a result of absentee parents or broken homes, become outcasts at an expensive summer camp in the canyon country of Arizona. Together they set out to rescue a group of doomed buffalo, a mission that takes on dangerous proportions. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1970. Deep West BR 9266 by Ernest Haycox 2 volumes Cattle rustling is happening in Granite Canyon and ranch foreman Jim Benbow knows he has got big trouble, especially when the Cattleman's Association range detective is shot to death. Cash Gore is probably responsible for both acts, and, unfortunately, rumor has it that Benbow's friend Clay Rand may be working for Gore. A showdown is inevitable! Some strong language. 1937. Incident at Akabal BR 9272 by Joanne Omang 3 volumes With help from the U.S., a Central American country has been taken back from the communists and is now under military control. Following a guerilla's instructions, Miguel, a young Indian from the village of Akabal, bombs an army barracks. Maliciously embroidering Miguel's offenses, the army tells the villagers and their Ladino mayor (who has a secret past as a "communist" rebel) that they must produce the fugitive or be considered traitors. Violence. 1992. The Pigman BR 9275 by Paul Zindel 1 volume An "epic memorial" told alternately by John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen, two clever high school sophomores who don't get along with their parents. They describe their friendship and misadventures with Mr. Pignati, the "Pigman," who is elderly, lonely, and senile. And they tell of the bitter lesson they learn when they abuse his affection and betray him. Followed by _Pigman's Legacy (BR 6309)_. For junior and senior high readers. 1968. The Picture of Dorian Gray BR 9281 by Oscar Wilde 2 volumes First published in the late nineteenth century. A beautiful youth has his portrait painted by an artist with a flair for the morbid. The portrait becomes the mirror of its innocent-appearing subject's inner life. This Gothic melodrama created such a scandal that the author added a preface to defend his aesthetic philosophy, stating: "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all." 1992. Surviving the Wreck BR 9283 by Susan Osborn 2 volumes Shep is an alcoholic but his wife is proud of the way he manages his problem and provides for his family. Shep adores his daughter Megan, while his wife prefers their son Kyle (who, in turn, longs for Shep's attention). Using flashbacks, an adult Megan describes her own changing reactions to her father's attentions--from her initial delight and encouragement to her growing disgust. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Lady Fortescue Steps Out: The Poor Relation, Volume 1 BR 9284 by Marion Chesney 2 volumes At seventy, Lady Fortescue has become a poor relation with only a house on Bond Street and a small income to call her own. A chance meeting in Hyde Park with Colonel Sandhurst, who faints from hunger, gives Lady Fortescue an idea. She and the colonel convince some of their friends, also in dire straits, to join them in establishing a hotel in her home, where the guests will be served by the nobility. Her nephew is not happy. 1992. Good Gossip BR 9285 by Jacqueline Carey 2 volumes These stories are narrated by Rosemary, who discusses her thirty-something New York friends and acquaintances as they frequent endless parties and bars. The title story focuses on the surprising results when flamboyant Susannah makes the unlikely decision to marry a staid attorney. Others feature a playwright who, after graciously giving Rosemary her boyfriend, goes incognito as a salesclerk to meet a diamond in the rough. 1992. Sam's Crossing BR 9287 by Tommy Hays 2 volumes Although Kate witnesses a lot of tragic births as a social worker in a neonatal unit, she has decided she wants a baby and a stronger commitment from her live-in boyfriend Sam. Sam has failed in his attempt to be a writer and he doesn't want to fail in this arena also. When he hesitates too long, Kate amazes him by moving out, playing the field, and getting pregnant. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Dark Force Rising: Star Wars, Volume 2 BR 9288 by Timothy Zahn 4 volumes The heroes of the New Republic--Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker--continue their dangerous missions to consolidate their victories against the Empire. But now they must face the evil genius of Grand Admiral Thrawn as well as a sinister new threat from the Dark Side of the Force. Sequel to _Heir to the Empire (BR 8668)_. Bestseller 1992. The Way through the Woods BR 9289 by Colin Dexter 3 volumes While taking a holiday, Inspector Morse can't stop himself from snooping a bit in regard to a mysterious female guest at the hotel. Morse's busman's holiday is cut short, however, when a newspaper prints a poem that sparks renewed interest in his year-old missing person case. The new investigation is fraught with poetry analysis, birdwatchers, and pornography, and it hinges on a surprising look-alike. Some strong language. 1992. Scimitar BR 9290 by John Abbott 3 volumes It was shortly after 9:00 a.m. when Sonny Hemkar got the coded phone call telling him to come to New York. When he arrives his contact is dead, but the backup intermediary informs Sonny that he is to assassinate President George Bush and, if possible, Margaret Thatcher. The assignment has come from the Middle East. But Sonny's foolproof plans hit a snag, all because of his sexual prowess. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Who Was David Weiser? BR 9310 by Pawel Huelle 2 volumes The Polish summer of 1957 becomes magical for young Heller and his friends when they take up with mysterious Jewish classmate, David Weiser. Weiser's games and talents put their own to shame--levitating, animal training, and spectacular tricks with guns and explosives left over from the war. Years later, Heller's life is still touched with Weiser's magic and he is determined to uncover the mystery behind Weiser's final disappearing act. Strong language. 1987. The Christmas Bride BR 9314 by Grace Livingston Hill 2 volumes Gregory Sterling had left town ten years ago, vowing to come back a rich man. Now he is returning, but it doesn't seem like home anymore--his mother is dead and his girlfriend has married someone else. On the trip he meets Rhoderick Steele, a minister, who begins to cause changes for Gregory. And shortly after he arrives home, Gregory rescues a young girl who is destined to become an important part of his life. 1934. Perfect Together BR 9317 by Nora Johnson 2 volumes At thirty-six Fran, a New York lawyer, tells her husband Charlie she has suddenly decided she wants a baby. After years of fruitless attempts, Fran begins to give up on the idea. But apparently Charlie hasn't, because now the maid is pregnant with his child and he is fighting to convince a horrified Fran to adopt the baby. Fran takes up smoking and drinking and loses her job, but it is Charlie who faces an even greater irony. Some strong language. 1991. Looking for Atlanta BR 9319 by Marilyn Dorn Staats 2 volumes Margaret Bridges has been accused more than once of exaggerating her miseries but, by 1981, her life is pretty much a mess. Her daughter died accidentally the year before; her husband has reacted by getting a hair transplant and leaving her for a young professional woman; she's been kicked out of the country club; her old Atlanta neighborhood is disappearing; and her son has shaved one side of his head and is strangely secretive. 1992. The Waking Spell BR 9321 by Carol Dawson 3 volumes When very young, Sarah Lynn Grissom was taken to the attic of Grandmother Northgate's Texas home and introduced to the "ghost." To her brother and cousins it was a joke, but for Sarah it was real. Over the years she has been constantly reminded of the spirit she felt in the attic, and now as an adult, she returns to that Texas house to confront the presences that have dominated, and suppressed, the Northgate family women. 1992. Strange Business BR 9326 by Rilla Askew 2 volumes A sequence of ten stories set in a small Oklahoma town over a period of twenty-five years. Each story is titled by a date and features a single character--who may reappear, even from beyond the grave. A brief preface sets life in this microcosmic world in motion--a life where white men's rules vie with Choctaw spirits. Some strong language. 1992. Saratoga Snapper BR 9327 by Stephen Dobyns 2 volumes Charlie Bradshaw and his friend Victor Plotz live in Saratoga Springs, New York, where they work at Charlie's mother's hotel. Charlie is the night manager, and Victor is the hotel detective. But mostly Victor takes happy pictures of happy people. Unfortunately, someone appears to be unhappy about his picture-taking and has just hit him with his car and stolen his camera. Then the body of one of the maids is found in a laundry hamper. 1986. _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, complete the order form and return it to your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ An Indian Winter BR 8967 by Russell Freedman 1 volume 1833-1834. Maximilian, a German prince, and Karl Bodmer, a Swiss artist, travel by river to what is now North Dakota. There they winter with the Mandans and the Hidatsas, Native American peoples whose flourishing cultures will cease to exist after an 1837 smallpox epidemic. Freedman combines Maximilian's observations with background information on that winter. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. Northern Lullaby BR 8975 by Nancy White Carlstrom 1 volume In sparse, rhythmic verse, a young Native American child in the far North bids good night to Earth and her family--including Papa Star, Mama Moon, Sister Owl, and Brother Bear. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1992. The Adventures of Isabel BR 8984 by Ogden Nash 1 volume Jaunty rhymes portray Isabel, a feisty heroine, who is not frightened by anything. When an enormous bear threatens to eat her, she washes her hands and has him for lunch! And when a hideous giant vows to grind her bones to make bread, Isabel cuts off his head! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1963. _Fiction_ "I'm Not Sleepy" BR 8972 by Denys Cazet 1 volume Alex is in bed, but he's not sleepy. So, Father tells him a "no-matter-how-wide-awake-you-are-I-can-make-you-sleepy sleepy story," with humorous results. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. The Rainbow Fish BR 8974 by Marcus Pfister 1 volume The Rainbow Fish has shining, shimmering scales that make him the most beautiful fish in the ocean. Vain and selfish, the Rain-bow Fish will not play with the other fish or share a scale with the little blue fish. Soon all of the other fish refuse to have anything to do with the Rainbow Fish. A wise octopus advises him to learn to share his scales, for what he will lose in beauty he will gain in happiness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. Spoonbill Swamp BR 8976 by Brenda Z. Guiberson 1 volume Although the American alligator and the roseate spoonbill are very different animals indeed, they do share similarities. They both live in the swamp, build nests, lay and guard eggs, care for their babies, and heed the babies' cries. The spoonbills work as a couple, while the female alligator handles tasks on her own. The author depicts a typical day with a family of spoonbills and a family of alligators. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992. Galimoto BR 8982 by Karen Lynn Williams 1 volume Kondi, a young boy living in Malawi, West Africa, wants to make a galimoto--a push toy made of old wires, sticks, and other discarded materials, and shaped like a car, bicycle, or other moving vehicle. Although he is discouraged by an older boy, Kondi scours the village for wire scraps determined to make his galimoto. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1990. Soun Tetoken: Nez Perce Boy BR 9264 by Kenneth Thomasma 1 volume Soun Tetoken (silent one) is a young Nez Perce boy who is mute from a fire accident in his childhood. The boy learns to adapt to his silent state; he trains his horse and small coyote friend to obey hand and foot signs. A vivid portrayal of traditional Nez Perce culture. For grades 5-8. 1984. Tomorrow's Sphinx BR 9271 by Clare Bell 2 volumes Long after humankind has departed Earth to escape ecological catastrophe, the Nile Valley is home for Kichebo, a female cheetah who is sable black with gold markings. Her bright coat makes hunting difficult. She also must be ever vigilant of the two-legged hunters who come in vehicles from the sky. Kichebo comes to form a link with another black cheetah, a male who once enjoyed an extraordinary bond with the pharoah Tutankhamen. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986. Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio BR 9328 by Barbara Garland Polikoff 1 volume It has been two years since his father died from lung cancer, and Horatio Tuckerman, twelve, and his mother have moved to a small town in Wisconsin to be closer to other family members. His grandfather, O.P. (Old Professor), has moved in with Horatio and his mother. As O.P. struggles to overcome the loss of his son, his beloved dog dies. The family pulls together to provide the support that each of them needs. For grades 4-7. 1992. Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies The following books have been hand transcribed for the library indicated with each entry and are available from that library for circulation throughout the country. Please write or call directly to the library indicated. LLB Lutheran Library for the Blind 1133 South Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-9000, 800-433-3954 Adult Nonfiction Be Patient LLB by Warren W. Wiersbe 3 volumes The Book of Job teaches readers about suffering and about how to be patient in their trials. God Uses Cracked Pots LLB by Patsy Clairmont 3 volumes The author takes events from her everyday life and uses wit and wisdom to turn them into lessons on love for families and the Lord. Children's Nonfiction Come as You Are LLB by Lois Wilfrid Johnson 2 volumes Fifty-five short devotions to help teens discover answers to questions they have about themselves. Tells them that Jesus cares about them "just the way they are." Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that sends you braille materials. Asimov's Science Fiction (monthly plus mid-December) Better Homes and Gardens (monthly) Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Journal of Physiotherapy (British monthly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Braille Variety News (monthly) Children's Digest (for children, 8 issues) Consumers' Research (monthly) Cooking Light (bimonthly plus Christmas) Fortune (biweekly plus specials) Inside Sports (monthly) Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues) Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Madam (British monthly) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) New Beacon (British monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC/Computing (monthly) Playboy, selections (monthly) Poetry (monthly) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (3 per year) Progress (British monthly) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens, monthly) Update (NLS quarterly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The following sports schedules are also available: American Baseball League Schedule National Baseball League Schedule National Basketball Association Schedule National Football League Schedule National Hockey League Schedule ***7/19/94 (gft)***