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Home > Talking Book Topics > September-October, 2004
As the NLS digital talking book project enters its final and most crucial development phase, Jean Moss has been appointed digital projects coordinator. Ms. Moss will help ensure a smooth transition from the existing NLS analog cassette-based production and distribution system to a much improved system based in digital technology. She will work closely with the director, deputy director, and technical and managerial staff to assist in the implementation of this major transition, from which NLS's nearly 700,000 program users will begin to benefit with the introduction of digital talking book machines and media, planned for 2008.
An overview of the NLS digital talking book project can be found in the Current Strategic Business Plan for the Implementation of Digital Systems (December 2003) on the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2003.html.
Ms. Moss will monitor plans and projects for the provision of digitally-based services to more than 140 libraries and their patrons in the nationwide network and for the acquisition, production, distribution, storage, and preservation of digital audio materials and equipment. She will identify potential technical and logistic problems in cooperative NLS activities and devise solutions. Working closely with staff, contractors, patrons, and affiliated agencies, she will track, evaluate, and report on digital projects, tasks, schedules, and deadlines.
Jean Moss has been directly involved in digital planning since May 2003, when she was detailed from her post as assistant head of the NLS Production Control Section. In her production role, she assisted in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the annual production of more than 2,500 braille and recorded book and magazine titles. Supervising a staff of nine, she undertook statistical and contract performance analyses, prepared annual budgets of $20 million, and developed business and management plans.
Ms. Moss came to NLS well prepared by her years in the private sector, where she worked first as a financial planner and investment counselor with the Prudential Insurance Company, then as circulation manager with Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal. Supervising a staff of sixty-five, she managed payroll, billing, fulfillment, and production activities and the distribution of publications in Virginia.
A graduate of Wellesley College, where she studied political science and mathematics, Ms. Moss is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Maryland.
With comments or queries about the digital program, write Jean M. Moss, Digital Projects Coordinator, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 1291 Taylor Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20542; or e-mail: jemo@loc.gov.
The Reference Section has announced the availability of two new publications.
The 2004 edition of Library Resources for the Blind and Physically Handicapped contains information on NLS network libraries supplied through the Network Library Database, as well as information about non-NLS network resources gathered in a separate survey. The publication is available in regular print on request from the Reference Section and is posted on the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/directories/resources2004.html
Deaf-Blindness: National Organizations and Resources (04-01), a revised and updated reference circular, has been issued in large print and will be available in braille in the near future. It is posted on the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/deafblind.html.
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."
Dr. Wayne Dyer's Ten Secrets for Success and Inner Peace RC 55026
by Wayne W. Dyer
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Offers ten principles by which to achieve inner peace through changing one's outlook on life and
embracing spirituality through meditation. Proposes that feeling the daily presence of God will lead to
contentment and satisfaction. 2001.
Healing the Addictive Mind RC 55207
by Lee L. Jampolsky
read by Tom Burch
1 cassette
Based on A Course in Miracles (RC 43840), a psychologist defines addiction broadly as "pursuing
happiness in things (people, places, substances) external to myself." The book focuses on enabling
readers to find peace of mind and love. Includes daily lessons. 1991.
Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and
Good Health RC 55758
by Robert C. Atkins
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
The late physician's last book--following Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (RC 44854)--explains how to
permanently maintain an ideal weight by eliminating excess carbohydrates from one's diet. Includes six
months of menu plans and recipes as well as success stories by dieters. Bestseller 2003.
Mutiny on the Globe: The Fatal Voyage of Samuel Comstock RC 55833
by Thomas Farel Heffernan
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Historian Heffernan's account of the 1824 mutiny led by Samuel Comstock, who methodically murdered
the officers of a whaling ship, planning to start his own city on a Pacific island. Describes the violence
and its aftermath, when a handful of survivors including Samuel's younger brother, George, escaped.
Some violence. 2002.
A Hell of a Place to Lose a Cow: An American Hitchhiking Odyssey RC 55999
by Tim Brookes
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
British-born journalist, professor, and NPR commentator sets out to relive his cross-country hitchhiking
experience of 1973. Disregarding contemporary fears of crime and violence, Brookes hopes to discover
how the country has changed after twenty-five years. Based on material first published in National
Geographic. 2000.
The New Public School Parent: How to Get the Best Education for Your Child RC 56038
by Bob Chase
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A guide to help parents evaluate their children's teachers and school environments and advocate for the
appropriate education. Provides information on learning disabilities, gifted programs, standardized
testing, and school choice and gives advice for coping with bullying and related problems. 2002.
Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker RC 56047
by James McManus
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
On assignment in Las Vegas to cover both the 2000 World Series of Poker and former game host Ted
Binion's murder trial, McManus entered the competition. Describes the action at the tables, his progress
in the event, and the underground world of the city. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today RC 56070
edited by Betty Crocker
read by Janis Gray
9 cassettes in 2 containers
Updated edition of fifty-year classic cookbook with more than nine hundred recipes for delicious eating.
Includes information on techniques, terminology, and ingredients. Offers favorite American foods and
ideas for vegetarian fare, grilling, slow cookers, bread machines, and low-fat cuisine. 2001.
Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats,
Sheep, and Cattle RC 56078
edited by Gail Damerow
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes
Straightforward, comprehensive instructions on caring for livestock on a small farm. Provides pros and
cons of raising these animals and tips on feeding and housing them. Includes a glossary and a list of
helpful organizations and web sites. 2002.
DNA: The Secret of Life RC 56089
by James D. Watson
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
History of genetics research and its applications during the fifty years since the 1953 discovery of the
DNA double helix structure, for which the author shared a Nobel prize in 1962. Discusses the
implications of genetic technology, including issues surrounding cloning, DNA analysis, and the human
genome project. 2003.
How to Keep Your Teenager out of Trouble and What to Do if You Can't RC 56090
by Neil I. Bernstein
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Psychologist details the skills parents need to successfully guide their child through the teen years.
Explains how to set limits, communicate, instill morals, and deal with school and peer pressure. Gives
examples from his practice and recommends when to seek professional help. 2001.
In the Hands of the Great Spirit: The 20,000-Year History of American Indians RC 56097
by Jake Page
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Narrative overview of major events shaping the history of the Indian people in the lower forty-eight
states. Discusses the arrival of "American Indians" on the North American continent some seventeen
thousand years before Columbus landed. Explores their strife with European settlers and subsequent
treatment by the U.S. government through the twentieth century. 2003.
Great Projects: The Epic Story of the Building of America, from the Taming of the Mississippi to the
Invention of the Internet RC 56098
by James Tobin
read by Tom Burch
3 cassettes
Presents the engineers who conceived and carried out the actual building of eight major enterprises:
levees for Mississippi River flood control, the Hoover Dam, Edison's lighting system, the spread of
electricity across the nation, the Croton Aqueduct, the bridges of New York City, Boston's street
reconstruction, and the ever-evolving Internet. Companion to PBS series. 2001.
Generations of Captivity: A History of African-American Slaves RC 56104
by Ira Berlin
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Many Thousands Gone (RC 47971), Berlin continues relating the saga of American
slavery from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to its abolition in the nineteenth. Discusses
differences in the northern and southern parts of the country, westward migration, and eventual freedom.
2003.
The Next Fifty Years: Science in the First Half of the Twenty-First Century RC 56105
edited by John Brockman
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Twenty-five essays by leading scientists discuss the future of science and technology. A theoretical
biologist believes the mystery of life will be revealed. A psychiatrist foresees genetic research leading to
individualized medication for disorders. Scientists also predict finally learning if humans are alone in the
universe. 2002.
The Education of Lieutenant Kerrey RC 56106
by Gregory L. Vistica
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Television news producer investigates former Nebraska senator Bob Kerrey's role in the 1969 Navy
SEAL raid on a Vietnam village that left approximately twenty-five women and children dead. Vistica
examines Kerrey's life as a war hero and politician, scrutinizes conflicting stories about the mission, and
evaluates his eventual public disclosure. Violence. 2003.
Don't Know Much about History: Everything You Need to Know about American History but Never
Learned RC 56126
by Kenneth C. Davis
read by Erik Synnestvedt
5 cassettes
Revised, updated, and expanded edition of 1990 reference guide to America's past and present (RC
33588). In question-and-answer format, Davis provides facts about important people and events in U.S.
history, from the contested issue of America's discovery to President Bill Clinton's impeachment hearing
and the controversial 2000 election. 2003.
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP RC 56157
by Shelley O'Hara
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Explains the fundamentals of Windows XP for the nontechnical user. Covers starting programs, sending
e-mails, searching the Internet, downloading music, watching videos, printing reports, and performing
other tasks. 2003.
Lives of the Saints: From Mary and Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa RC 56169
by Richard P. McBrien
read by Robert Blumenfeld
6 cassettes
Discusses the concept of sainthood and the canonization process. Profiles more than six hundred saints,
blesseds, and holy people, arranged primarily according to liturgical calendars. 2001.
The Teen Health Book: A Parents' Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being RC 56197
by Ralph I. López
read by Erin Jones
4 cassettes
Physician addresses parents using examples from his practice dealing with physical and emotional
concerns of teenagers. Includes information on the onset of puberty, lifestyle and sexual issues, sports
injuries, and potential disorders including substance abuse. 2002.
Portraits: 9/11/01; the Collected "Portraits of Grief" from the New York Times RC 56200
read by Madelyn Buzzard
9 cassettes in 2 containers
A collection of New York Times daily feature articles, "Portraits of Grief," written in the aftermath of
September 11, 2001. These brief profiles and personal remembrances celebrate the lives of 1,910 victims
of the terrorist attack on New York City's World Trade Center. 2002.
The Righteous: The Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust RC 56237
by Martin Gilbert
read by Suzanne Toren
4 cassettes
British historian portrays non-Jews who saved Jewish lives during World War II. Drawing on his
research, Gilbert honors the hundreds of courageous people throughout Europe who, often at great risk to
themselves, deliberately chose to rescue fellow human beings from the evils of Nazism. 2003.
The Clinton Wars RC 56243
by Sidney Blumenthal
read by Richard Hauenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Firsthand account of Bill Clinton's presidency (1993-2001) by a former senior advisor. After recalling his
first encounter with the Clintons in 1987 and the 1992 campaign, Blumenthal details the political
conflicts and personal struggles that defined the Clinton White House. Provides perspective on the nature
of the American presidency. Bestseller 2003.
An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 RC 56246
by Robert Dallek
read by Bill Wallace
6 cassettes
This portrait of the former president emphasizes the virtues and faults that made him "seem both
exceptional and ordinary." Source materials shed light on JFK's lifelong health problems, family
influences on his character, and his philandering as well as his navy service record, congressional terms,
and presidential policies. Bestseller 2003.
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? Inside IBM's Historic Turnaround RC 56248
by Louis V. Gerstner
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
After recounting his life and career prior to joining IBM, Gerstner describes how he revived the
corporate giant between 1993 and 2002. He discusses his decision to take the CEO position when IBM
was close to collapse, his strategy for rebuilding a leadership team and restoring profitability, and the
lessons he learned. Bestseller 2002.
Gettysburg RC 56250
by Stephen W. Sears
read by Mark Ashby
4 cassettes
The author of Chancellorsville (RC 45938) and other Civil War titles pens an assessment of the July
1863 battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He analyzes the personalities of the commanders on both sides
and their decisions during the three days of armed combat. 2003.
Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market RC 56254
by Eric Schlosser
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
In three separate reports, the author of Fast Food Nation (RC 51561) describes the growth and impact of
a vast underground economy in the United States. "Reefer Madness" examines the marijuana trade, "In
the Strawberry Fields" discusses illegal migrant workers, and "An Empire of the Obscene" reviews the
pornography industry. Bestseller 2003.
Just Lucky I Guess: A Memoir of Sorts RC 56268
by Carol Channing
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Famous for her performances in Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Channing recounts her
charmed life on and off Broadway. Features an all-star cast of celebrities and politicians and includes
revealing backstage gossip and anecdotes. She also discusses her family background and her bout with
cancer. Some strong language. 2002.
The African-American Teenagers Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex, and Survival: Living
and Learning in the Twenty-first Century RC 56274
by Debrah Harris-Johnson
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
A guide to understanding the world and how to live in it successfully. Discusses safety, survival, sex,
money, time, and responsibility. Describes a variety of skills useful to competent teens. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 2001.
Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography RC 56275
by John Dominic Crossan
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Biblical scholar's reconstruction of the historical figure based on twenty-five years of research. Crossan
examines the person of Jesus from the intersection of cross-cultural anthropology and Greco-Roman and
Jewish history of his time, including textual studies dating from 30 to 60 C.E. 1994.
Child Abuse RC 56276
by Henny H. Kim
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Presents different aspects of child abuse, including its definition, causes, prevention, and punishment.
For senior high readers. 2000.
Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories RC 56309
by H.C. Andersen
read by Jill Fox
8 cassettes in 2 containers
The entire collection of Hans Christian Andersen's stories, translated into modern English in 1974 by
bilingual Danish author Erik Christian Haugaard. Follows the text and sequence of Andersen's original
1874 Danish edition. 1874.
The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World before the War, 1890-1914 RC 56311
by Barbara W. Tuchman
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes (Reissue)
An analysis of the social conditions in Western Europe, Britain, and the United States during the quarter
century before the outbreak of World War I. Examines the consequences of far-reaching changes in
science, political thought, and industrial arrangements. 1962.
The Golden Girls of MGM: Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner,
Grace Kelly, and Others RC 56320
by Jane Ellen Wayne
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Collective biography of female film stars who worked for Louis B. Mayer's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
studio. Concentrates on the love lives of the major actresses and how they were held to a morals clause
and needed Mayer's permission to wed. Some strong language. 2002.
The Hydrogen Economy: The Creation of the World-Wide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power
on Earth RC 56321
by Jeremy Rifkin
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Bestselling author and social critic envisions a future fueled by hydrogen that will change the nature of
economic, social, and political institutions worldwide. Rifkin emphasizes the inevitable depletion of
harmful fossil fuels and explores new technology that uses hydrogen as a clean and renewable energy
source. 2002.
"A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide RC 56325
by Samantha Power
read by Kerry Cundiff
5 cassettes
Former war correspondent analyzes the U.S. response to major genocides of the twentieth century. Using
the Armenian murders in 1915, the Holocaust, and Saddam Hussein's massacre of the Kurds in the 1980s
as examples, Power demonstrates the failure of political leaders to intervene against global atrocities.
Pulitzer Prize. 2002.
Mennonite Society RC 56336
by Calvin Redekop
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
A sociologist who is also a Mennonite explains the contemporary community of North American
Mennonites. He discusses the group's origins, religious beliefs, and identity. He also covers the
dispersion of the movement and the differences among various branches. 1989.
The Wound of Dispossession: Telling the Palestinian Story RC 56339
by Kathleen Christison
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Presents opinions of Palestinians living in the United States on Israel and the prospects for statehood.
Discusses Palestinians' sense of powerlessness and exile. Based on interviews--the majority with
Muslims--conducted mainly between 1987 and 1989 and in a few cases after the Gulf War. 2001.
The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever RC 56341
by John Feinstein
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
NPR commentator recreates the near-fatal punch thrown by Kermit Washington at Rudy Tomjanovich
during a 1977 Rockets-Lakers game. Feinstein examines their lives before and after the fight. He also
discusses racial tension in the sport and subsequent league changes. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
Hume RC 56342
by Barry Stroud
read by Robert O'Keefe
3 cassettes
Overview and reevaluation of the work of eighteenth-century Scottish philosopher David Hume. Stroud
intends to show that Hume's views on such fundamental issues as knowledge of the external world,
identity, freedom and necessity, moral judgment, justice, and society are best understood as aspects of a
unified project to develop a scientific approach to human nature. 1977.
A Desert Calling: Life in a Forbidding Landscape RC 56344
by Michael A. Mares
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
An expert on desert rodents recounts his fieldwork in the American Southwest, Argentina, Egypt, and
Iran. Describes the discomforts and the occasional danger of being a naturalist in the desert environment.
Discusses his scientific motivation and his discoveries. 2002.
Blues All around Me: The Autobiography of B.B. King RC 56350
by B.B. King
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning bluesman, born in 1925 to Mississippi Delta sharecroppers,
reminisces about his youth and family life, his career in the music business, and his relationships with
other performers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.
Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook RC 56352
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education
needed, the duties and skills of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for
each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.
The Immortal Class: Bike Messengers and the Cult of Human Power RC 56354
by Travis Hugh Culley
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Memoir of a bike messenger--a self-described "free thinker"--about his dangerous job negotiating the
streets of Chicago. Describes the urban world he shares with his colleagues and makes a plea for better
city planning and less reliance on automobiles. Strong language. 2001.
Pregnant! What Can I Do? A Guide for Teenagers RC 56363
by Tania Heller
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers
suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and building a better future. Discusses pros and
cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption and presents interviews with teens who chose each option.
For senior high and older readers. 2002.
Dark Dreams: A Legendary FBI Profiler Examines Homicide and the Criminal Mind RC 56427
by Roy Hazelwood
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Former agent in FBI's Behavioral Science Unit describes investigative techniques for profiling sexual
criminals and cites some past cases. Concludes that aberrant deeds are on the increase due to a climate of
tolerance. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001.
Once upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier RC 56443
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Portrays the marriage of American movie star Grace Kelly to European Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Describes how the classic 1950s beauty left her career to become a full-time wife and mother and the
difficulties she faced with both these commitments. 2003.
Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA RC 56462
by Brenda Maddox
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Award-winning biographer reconstructs the life and complicated personality of the woman who used X-ray imaging to study DNA. Explains how Franklin's unpublished but vital research in the 1950s led her
male colleagues to discover the double-helix structure, earning them a Nobel prize in 1962, four years
after her death at age thirty-seven. 2002.
Life and Breath: Preventing, Treating, and Reversing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease RC 56465
by Neil Schachter
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Physician's guide to fighting the progressive lung diseases emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma
with medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Schachter explains the causes and symptoms of COPD and
offers practical advice on quitting smoking, improving indoor air quality, and using diet and exercise to
promote respiratory health. 2003.
A Short History of the World RC 56466
by Geoffrey Blainey
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Distinguished Australian historian traces human history in one volume, beginning two million years ago,
before the first people migrated out of Africa to settle other continents. Blainey emphasizes the role of
religion, geographical factors, and technological developments that helped shape the world we know.
2000.
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone? The Carter Family and Their Legacy in American Music RC 56467
by Mark Zwonitzer
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Life and times of country music's legendary Carter family, from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.
Chronicles the commercial success of A.P. Carter, his wife Sara, and sister-in-law Maybelle during the
1930s and the subsequent careers of Maybelle and her daughters after the breakup of the original band.
Some strong language. 2002.
Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes RC 56478
edited by Maria Collazo-Clavell
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
Guide to managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication. Discusses the
nature of the disease, necessary testing, self-care, sexual issues, transplants, and other related matters.
For senior high and older readers. 2001.
Gather Together in My Name RC 56481
by Maya Angelou
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A continuation of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (RC 24959), this memoir begins at the end of World
War II. Angelou recalls being an unwed mother at seventeen and becoming a prostitute for an older man
who deceived her. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1974.
Long Time, No See RC 56482
by Beth Finke
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
NPR commentator's memoir of confronting blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Includes medical
information pertinent to her personal experience as she discusses going blind as a twenty-six-year-old
newlywed, having and caring for a multiply disabled child, using a talking-computer setup, and acquiring
a guide dog to support her independence. Some strong language. 2003.
Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas RC 56485
by Elaine Pagels
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Religious historian reexamines the New Testament in light of other early Christian texts, including the
Gospel of Thomas, discovered in 1945. Comparing the Gospels of John and Thomas, especially their
different interpretations of Jesus, Pagels suggests that rejection of Thomas's teachings in the second
through fourth centuries limited what became western Christianity. Bestseller 2003.
God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible RC 56486
by Adam Nicolson
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
A chronicle of the efforts of some fifty anonymous scholars commissioned by James I of England in
1604 to create a new translation of the Bible for exclusive use throughout the country. Nicholson
examines their work within the context of the cultural, religious, political, and historical influences of
seventeenth-century England. Bestseller 2003.
A Patriot's Handbook: Songs, Poems, Stories, and Speeches Celebrating the Land We Love RC 56506
selected by Caroline Kennedy
read by Annie Wauters
5 cassettes
Anthology compiled by the bestselling editor of Profiles in Courage for Our Time (RC 54830)
champions the enduring power of freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness: the ideals inspiring our
country. Kennedy's "collage of America" is intended for families and arranged by themes, including the
flag, war and peace, and opportunity. Bestseller 2003.
Stay the Hand of Vengeance: The Politics of War Crimes Tribunals RC 56524
by Gary Jonathan Bass
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Drawing on primary sources, archival research, and interviews, a Princeton professor explains the
politics behind the prosecution of war criminals, describing the complex interaction of law and
international affairs. Citing cases, including the Nuremberg Nazi war crimes trials, Bass examines the
legal and diplomatic challenges in seeking to punish perpetrators of atrocities. 2000.
Vogue Knitting: Quick Knits RC 56546
edited by Trisha Malcolm
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Anthology of over fifty projects--mostly for women's garments, but a few for men and boys. The term
"fast and easy styles" refers to using chunky yarns and large needles since basic knitting skills and some
experience are assumed. 2002.
The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 1875-1930 RC 56579
by Jean V. Matthews
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and after
ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote. Discusses the role
of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values engendered by their debates.
2003.
The Parents' Guide to Cochlear Implants RC 56580
by Patricia M. Chute and Mary Ellen Nevins
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Resource book detailing the process of cochlear implantation in children from evaluation and surgery to
switch-on. Discusses strategies to develop auditory skills, educational and performance issues, parental
responsibilities, and the role of implants in bridging the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds. 2002.
Auto Focus RC 56582
by Robert Graysmith
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Account of the 1978 murder of actor Bob Crane--star of television's Hogan's Heroes--in Scottsdale,
Arizona. Summarizes Crane's kinky lifestyle that may have contributed to his death, the subsequent
police investigation, and the circumstantial evidence pointing to Crane's best friend. Some descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1993.
The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today RC 56583
by Stephen E. Ambrose and Douglas G. Brinkley
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Inspired by their 2,350-mile steamboat journey on the Mississippi, noted historians Ambrose and
Brinkley present the watershed's regional history in a national context. Chronicling its exploration and
settlement from the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, they discuss the river's influence on literary masters and
jazz legends and its place in black history. 2002.
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health RC 56586
by Harvey B. Simon
read by Gregory Gorton
5 cassettes
Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of good
health care for men. Discusses common disorders and describes how simple modifications in diet, light to
moderate alcohol consumption, stress control, exercise, vitamin intake, and communication with one's
doctor can lead to improved health. 2002.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the MindBodySpirit Connection: Seven Steps for Living a Healthy Life
with a Functional Bowel Disorder, Crohn's Disease, or Colitis RC 56589
by William B. Salt and Neil F. Neimark
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Two physicians present their integrated mind/body/spirit treatment plan for dealing with intestinal
problems. They discuss the multiple causes of functional digestive disorders and provide a practical step-by-step regimen for becoming well. 2002.
Aqua Fitness: The Low-Impact Total Body Fitness Workout RC 56590
by Mimi Rodriguez Adami
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Advocates total body workout in deep and shallow water as well as at the beach to attain fitness and
health. Describes exercises for specific muscles, suggests appropriate equipment, and recommends sports
and relaxation programs. 2002.
Mapping Human History: Discovering the Past through Our Genes RC 56591
by Steve Olson
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Former National Academy of Sciences writer traces human history using DNA technology. Looking at
five global regions, Olson pieces together human migrations responsible for distinct physical differences
today. Favoring a common ancestry thesis, he dispels the theory that race is a product of biology. 2002.
Bad Boy: The Murderous Life of Kenneth Allen McDuff RC 56592
by Gary M. Lavergne
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Tale of a serial killer from Rosebud, Texas, who was first sentenced to death in 1966 for murder--only to
be paroled in 1989. Chronicles the crimes he committed after his release from jail that exposed the failure
of the criminal justice system. Violence and strong language. 1999.
Old Money RC 56602
by Wendy Wasserstein
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
Satirical comedy of manners by the playwright who won a Pulitzer Prize for The Heidi Chronicles (RC
54526) in 1989. Portrays wealthy New Yorkers in two different eras--the early and the late twentieth
century--who encounter similar problems despite the decades that separate them. 2002.
Plato RC 56604
by Bernard Williams
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
Philosophy professor presents the fundamentals of Plato's thought. Williams analyzes key concepts from
his most important works, including the allegory of the cave from The Republic and the central themes of
the major Socratic dialogues. He also gives a brief overview of Plato's philosophical development. 1999.
The World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan RC 56609
by Ivan Morris
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Presents the cultural context of the eleventh-century literary masterpiece The Tale of Genji (RC 53582),
whose central figure is known as the Shining Prince. Discusses the Heian era of aristocracy and
civilization in ancient Japan from about 950 to 1050 CE. 1964.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives RC 56617
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Accounts of former slaves based on interviews conducted in the late 1930s by the U.S. government's
Works Progress Administration for the Slave Narrative Collection of the Federal Writers' Project.
Companion to 2003 documentary film produced by HBO. Foreword by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Violence
and strong language. 2002.
The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson; the Fierce Battles over Money and Power That Transformed the
Nation RC 56622
by Steven R. Weisman
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Journalist chronicles six decades of the struggle to reach consensus on income tax in America. Beginning
with the Civil War, Weisman details social, political, and legal opposition to government's attempts at
wealth redistribution. He reconstructs Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive-Era efforts and concludes with the
establishment of a progressive tax under Woodrow Wilson. 2002.
Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers RC 56626
by Candy Harrington
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
A self-help guide on traveling for people with mobility disabilities. Discusses access rules and laws and
what to expect on trips by plane, bus, train, or cruise ship. Explains the rights of a consumer and offers
advice on what to do when things go wrong. 2001.
Coping with Macular Degeneration: A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with
Degenerative Vision Disorder RC 56630
by Ira Marc Price and Linda Comac
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Discussion of age-related macular degeneration disorder by a low-vision specialist at the Helen Keller
Services for the Blind in New York and by a visually impaired person's daughter. Describes diagnosis,
treatment options, and methods for handling emotional problems. Includes a list of agencies, services,
and support groups for persons with low vision. 2000.
Code Name Ginger: The Story behind Segway and Dean Kamen's Quest to Invent a New World RC
56634
by Steve Kemper
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Journalist chronicles the invention of the "world's first self-balancing human transporter," unveiled in
December 2001. Kemper, granted access to the project by creator Dean Kamen, provides an insider's
view of the development of the highly anticipated people mover, including setbacks, internal conflicts,
and the engineers and financiers that made it happen. 2003.
The Poet and the Murderer: A True Story of Literary Crime and the Art of Forgery RC 56689
by Simon Worrall
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
In 1997, after bringing in $21,000 at auction, the newly discovered Emily Dickinson poem proved to be a
fake--the work of convicted killer and career counterfeit artist Mark Hofmann. With this introduction,
Worrall explores Hofmann's life and crimes and the history, forensics, and art of literary forgery.
Violence. 2002.
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? RC 56691
by Patrick F. McManus
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Tongue-in-cheek tales about a sportsman's life. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, and the
opportunities for disaster, in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing. Includes amusing accounts
of his dog Strange and an incorrigible old woodsman, Rancid Crabtree. 1981.
Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia RC 56697
by Orlando Figes
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes
Explores three centuries of Russian history and culture, from the construction of St. Petersburg to life
under Soviet rule. Discusses the impact of Asian and European influences, peasant traditions, and
religion on Russian cultural development. Focuses on the role of writers, artists, and musicians in
capturing the soul of Russia. 2002.
One Hundred Questions and Answers about Parkinson Disease RC 56698
by Abraham Lieberman
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
National medical director of the Parkinson Foundation addresses commonly asked questions about this
chronic, progressive nervous disease. Explanations are grouped by topics including causes and
symptoms, treatment options, social and psychological aspects, and quality-of-life issues. 2003.
The Middle East RC 56699
edited by Auriana Ojeda
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Offers different viewpoints on various conflicts in the Middle East. Discusses religious issues, the Arab-Israeli dispute, and natural resources. Also considers the effects of these problems elsewhere in the world
and suggests possible solutions. For senior high and older readers. 2003.
Not War but Murder: Cold Harbor 1864 RC 56711
by Ernest B. Furgurson
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Traces the 1864 Union overland campaign toward the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, that
included a disastrous defeat at Cold Harbor on June 3. Scrutinizes the problems between General George
Meade and overall commander Ulysses S. Grant. Analyzes Robert E. Lee's defense strategies. 2000.
Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal RC 56712
by Cleo Hutton and Louis R. Caplan
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Forty-three-year-old nurse Cleo Hutton's diary of her recovery from a stroke is interwoven with Dr. Louis
Caplan's clinical opinions and knowledge about the condition. Topics covered are symptoms, tests,
rehabilitation, disabilities, and family issues. 2003.
The Presidential Difference: Leadership Style from FDR to Clinton RC 56713
by Fred I. Greenstein
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Presidential scholar assesses American presidents from Franklin Delano Roosevelt through Bill Clinton
using the elements of public communication, organizational capacity, political skill, vision, cognitive
style, and emotional intelligence to analyze their effectiveness. 2000.
Patti LaBelle's Lite Cuisine: Over One Hundred Dishes with to-Die-for Taste Made with to-Live-for
Recipes RC 56714
by Patti LaBelle and Laura Randolph Lancaster
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Patti LaBelle, a diabetic and Grammy Award-winning singer, offers sensible versions of popular dishes
that can help fight heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and other health problems. Each recipe includes
nutritional information, carbohydrate choices, and diabetic exchanges approved by the American
Diabetes Association. 2003.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo RC 56740
translated by J.R.R. Tolkien
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Three medieval poems from the age of Arthurian legend, translated into modern English by the author of
The Hobbit (RC 48978) and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. 1975.
Rogue Warrior: The Real Team RC 56747
by Richard Marcinko
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Navy veteran profiles ten members of SEAL Team SIX, the real-life models for his characters in the
Rogue Warrior series. With an insider's view of special forces operations, Marcinko demonstrates how
loyal servicemen become rogue warriors. Includes the men behind "Snake" and "Duck Foot Dewey."
Some violence. 1999.
The Healing of Sorrow RC 56750
by Norman Vincent Peale
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
Collection of thoughts on love, death, and immortality designed to help people deal with the loss of a
loved one. Includes selections from the Bible, hymns, and poetry. 1966.
For the Sins of My Father: A Mafia Killer, His Son, and the Legacy of a Mob Life RC 56753
by Albert DeMeo
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Memoir by the son of Mafia hit man Roy DeMeo, who was murdered on his son's seventeenth birthday.
Albert describes the gang tutelage he received under his father's affectionate care as well as his own
breakdown from post-traumatic stress disorder. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
Greek Gods and Heroes RC 56754
retold by Robert Graves
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette (Reissue)
A retelling of familiar Greek myths including the legends of Orpheus, King Midas, Theseus, Jason and
the Golden Fleece, and many others. 1960.
The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life RC
56761
by Louis Flancbaum and Erica Manfred
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Physician and former patients discuss weight loss, or bariatric, surgery to assist morbidly obese
individuals regain health. Discusses types of operations available, complications and outcomes, and
future life-style changes. Offers advice on choosing a doctor and obtaining insurance company approval.
2001.
General Ike: A Personal Reminiscence RC 56762
by John S.D. Eisenhower
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
The son of General Dwight D. Eisenhower draws on his own observations and research as a military
historian to describe his father's relationships with World War II associates. Essays portray Ike's
interactions with George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall,
Charles de Gaulle, and Winston Churchill, among others. Some strong language. 2003.
Kate Remembered RC 56771
by A. Scott Berg
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Berg's memoir of his twenty-year personal dialog with Academy Award-winning actress Katharine
Hepburn (1907-2003). He recalls her reminiscences about her family, her acting career, and her
relationship with Spencer Tracy, along with his own memories of time spent with her. Bestseller 2003.
Useful Idiots: How Liberals Got It Wrong in the Cold War and Still Blame America First RC 56776
by Mona Charen
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Conservative commentator reproaches left-liberal public figures for pro-Communist apologetics during
the Cold War and beyond. Cites instances of liberals' sympathies with discredited regimes in Vietnam,
the Soviet Union, and Cuba and rejects leftist criticism of the American administration's handling of the
Elian Gonzalez affair and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bestseller 2003.
Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine RC 56792
by Roy Porter
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
British professor, author of A Social History of Madness (RC 28067), studies Western medicine from
ancient times to the 1990s. Includes the changing landscape of diseases, doctors, therapies, surgeries,
hospitals, and laboratories. 2002.
Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones RC 56793
by Greg Campbell
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Journalist reports atrocities committed in West Africa and claims they result when diamonds are
smuggled out of Sierra Leone to finance terrorist activities around the world. Discusses the role of the
gems in the country's history and the unscrupulous manipulation of market value. Violence and some
strong language. 2002.
Butterflies Are Free RC 56808
by Leonard Gershe
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Play about twenty-year-old Don Baker, born blind, who moves into his own apartment in New York City.
He begins a relationship with his carefree actress neighbor, nineteen-year-old divorcée Jill Tanner. When
Don's overprotective mother arrives for a surprise visit, she immediately disapproves of his new friend.
Some strong language. 1969.
Rider RC 56813
by Mark Rudman
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Combining verse and lyrical prose, Rudman reflects on his own coming-of-age. In loose question-and-answer style, he explores relationships with his grandfather, father, stepfather, and son and memories
painted against a background of Judaic tradition. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. 1994.
Everything You Need to Know about Yoga: An Introduction for Teens RC 56821
by Stefanie Iris Weiss
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Describes the origins and benefits of yoga, whose practice is purported to lead to the union of body,
mind, and soul. Provides instructions for performing basic body postures and breathing exercises for a
forty-five minute session. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Carol Guber's Type 2 Diabetes Life Plan: Take Charge, Take Care, and Feel Better Than Ever RC 56822
by Carol Guber
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Nutritionist combines facts and inspirational suggestions in a guide on how to live well with type 2
diabetes. Guber's integrated approach emphasizes controlling the disorder through diet, exercise, and
lifestyle choices including stress management and meditation. Offers positive reinforcement, provides
sample menus, and presents a list of helpful resources. 2002.
Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert RC 56831
by Terry Tempest Williams
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Stories, essays, and personal anecdotes intermingle to pay homage to the desert landscape and to plead
for its preservation. Focuses on the wilderness of southern Utah and protests destructive incursions in the
name of development. 2002.
The Americas: A Hemispheric History RC 56832
by Felipe Fernández-Armesto
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Oxford historian describes the Western Hemisphere from prehistoric times to the present. Topics include
indigenous peoples, the slave trade, politics, and commerce. Also discusses the vast contrasts between
north and south and the increasing preeminence of the United States beginning in the late eighteenth
century with independence, unity, and industrialization. 2003.
The Essential Fifty-Five: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in
Every Child RC 56872
by Ron Clark
read by John Richardson
1 cassette
A dedicated teacher makes recommendations for encouraging politeness, discipline, respect, and
generosity to help children become better individuals as well as better students. He recounts his own
classroom experiences supporting the suggested rules. Bestseller 2003.
Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude RC 56879
by Robert Baer
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Former CIA employee and author of See No Evil (RC 53770) documents the misrule of the Al Sa'ud
family of Saudi Arabia, their support of terrorists, and the American government's complicity in the
pursuit of cheap oil. Also investigates the "root causes of violence" in the Middle East. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Every Second Counts RC 56920
by Lance Armstrong
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Following his athletic comeback and defeat of cancer recounted in It's Not about the Bike (RC 50265),
cyclist Lance Armstrong describes a new appreciation for everyday family life, including the addition of
twins. Details the training and effort needed to win his fifth Tour de France in 2003. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Why America Slept: The Failure to Prevent 9/11 RC 56938
by Gerald Posner
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Posner examines factors that facilitated the attacks of September 11, 2001. He points to suppression of
information by other governments, infighting between the CIA and FBI, missed terrorist signals, and
failure to take seriously the initial World Trade Center bombing and other warnings. Some violence.
Bestseller 2003.
Lies (and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them): A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right RC 56939
by Al Franken
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations (RC 41786) satirically condemns
conservative politicians, including those in the George W. Bush administration, and their supporters.
Attacks right-wing policies and accusations of liberal bias in the mainstream media. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth RC 56940
by Joe Conason
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Reporter analyses and disputes ten theories held by conservatives concerning liberal viewpoints on
patriotism, the media, compassionate conservatism, crime, morality, and economics. Bestseller 2003.
Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry like Christmas RC 56941
by Maya Angelou
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In this third volume of her memoirs, Angelou covers her twenties. Describes her first relationships with
the white world, early motherhood, and her show business career that began when she was a dancer in a
San Francisco club. 1976.
Who's Looking Out for You? RC 57006
by Bill O'Reilly
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Television commentator advises people to become problem solvers by developing "the ability to
recognize who really cares about you as a person--and who does not." Contends that the government,
media, church hierarchy, and big business are not looking out for ordinary Americans and hence are
failing them. Some strong language. Bestseller 2003.
After Life: Answers from the Other Side RC 57007
by John Edward
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Edward, an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, frequent guest on "Larry King Live," and subject
of the HBO documentary "Life after Life," sets forth, with examples, the premise that the learning
process and exchange of energy and love continue in the afterlife. Bestseller 2003.
Shut Up and Sing: How Elites from Hollywood, Politics, and the U.N. Are Subverting America RC
57013
by Laura Ingraham
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Political commentator and radio talk-show host decries self-styled "elite" groups who believe themselves
superior to those with traditional American values. Singles out mainstream media, academic intellectuals,
and showbiz celebrities as well as the United Nations and antireligious and pro-immigration supporters.
Bestseller 2003.
After Breast Cancer: A Common-Sense Guide to Life after Treatment RC 57017
by Hester Hill Schnipper
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Oncology social worker and breast cancer survivor discusses the emotional and physical concerns of
women after they complete medical treatment and are considered "well." Covers topics such as fears of
recurrence, hormonal and alternative therapies, hair loss, weight problems, sexuality, relationships with
family and friends, professional issues, and finances. 2003.
The Hammer Strikes Again: Five Complete Mike Hammer Novels: One Lonely Night, The Snake, The
Twisted Thing, The Body Lovers, Survival...Zero! RC 54801
by Mickey Spillane
read by Conrad Feininger
5 cassettes
Private investigator Mike Hammer takes on cases involving murder and mayhem, kidnapping,
communism, suicide, and a bacterial plague. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language.
1970.
The Further Chronicles of Conan: Conan the Magnificent, Conan the Triumphant, Conan the Victorious
RC 55205
by Robert Jordan
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
Three full-length Conan the Barbarian adventures. In Conan the Magnificent, young Conan steals
precious jewels. In Conan the Triumphant, an older Conan battles Karela, his former rival and lover. In
Conan the Victorious, Conan flees Turan after murdering an officer of the City Guards. Violence and
some descriptions of sex. 1999.
Conan the Destroyer RC 55206
by Robert Jordan
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Conan the Cimmerian is hired by the seductive Princess Taramis to steal a magical jewel, the Heart of
Ahriman. Conan, allied with the beautiful Lady Jehnna, battles fierce villains and demonic beasts on his
quest. Some descriptions of sex. 1984.
Assassin's Quest: The Farseer, Book 3 RC 55272
by Robin Hobb
read by Erik Sandvold
8 cassettes in 2 containers
In this sequel to Royal Assassin (RC 55271), Regal is responsible for the death of his father, King
Shrewd, and everyone believes that Fitz is dead too. But Fitz comes back from the grave through beast
magic to undertake a quest--to kill Regal. 1997.
Free Radical RC 55605
by Claire Rudolf Murphy
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Luke of Fairbanks, Alaska, is preparing for a baseball tournament when his mother
shocks him. She's been wanted by the FBI for thirty-one years for setting off a bomb that killed someone
during a Vietnam War protest. And she's going to turn herself in. For senior high readers. 2002.
Engaged to Die: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 55739
by Carolyn Hart
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Bookstore owner Annie Darling and her husband, Max, attend an art gallery gala where widowed heiress
Virginia Neville will announce her engagement to Jake O'Neill, a much-younger artist of dubious
character. When Jake is murdered, Max is deputized, and Annie launches her own investigation to
vindicate the prime suspect. 2003.
The Way of Light: Magravandias Chronicles, Book 3 RC 55746
by Storm Constantine
read by MaryBeth Wise
4 cassettes
The Magravandian empire is plunged into chaos when Emperor Leonid dies suddenly. Rival groups
battle for control of Magravandia, and Valraven's twins summon ancient magic to open the Way of Light
and place the True King on the throne. Sequel to The Crown of Silence (RC 55745). Some descriptions of
sex and some violence. 2002.
Lost Light RC 55764
by Michael Connelly
read by Len Cariou
2 cassettes
Following his retirement after the particularly brutal case in City of Bones (RC 54156), L.A. detective
Harry Bosch revisits a cold case when a paralyzed former cop asks for help. Bosch ends up running afoul
of an FBI terrorist investigation. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2003.
Grayfox: A Companion Reader to the Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister RC 55846
by Michael Phillips
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
July 1860. After an argument with his father, twenty-one-year-old Zack Hollister hightailed it from his
California home to ride for the Pony Express. He recounts his adventures on those dangerous trails that
eventually led him to manhood. Companion to the Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister. Some violence.
1993.
Savage Run RC 55849
by C.J. Box
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett, last seen in Open Season (RC 53008), uncovers a plan by ranchers to
assassinate high-profile environmentalists, using bizarre methods. So far, an eco-terrorist, a congressman,
a lawyer, an author, and a wolf-reintroduction advocate have been victims. Pickett becomes their next
target. Violence and strong language. 2002.
The Ice Princess: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 8 RC 55850
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Zac Cobb of Wells Fargo returns to California to find that his fiancée, Jenny Hays, has left to search for
her long-lost sister Naomi and uncle Ian in Alaska. A worried Zac travels there and discovers that
someone is out to kill the wealthy Ian. Sequel to The Warriors (RC 45942). 1998.
Downriver: A Barnaby Skye Novel RC 55854
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
In 1838, trapper Barnaby Skye and his Crow Indian wife, called Victoria, journey from Wyoming down
the Missouri river towards St. Louis. Skye is headed to interview for a job as a post trader in Crow
country. Skye's treacherous rival for the position is also on board. 2001.
Vixens RC 55861
by Bertrice Small
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
The behavior of three cousins--all great-great granddaughters of Skye O'Malley (RC 18031)--has branded
them vixens. Fancy Devers becomes a mistress to King Charles II, Lady Diana Leslie falls in love with
twins, and Lady Cynara Stuart wants her husband to be a plaything. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2003.
The Lake House RC 56044
by James Patterson
read by Hope Davis
2 cassettes
Six bioengineered children from When the Wind Blows (RC 47042) are living with their biological
parents when they are again threatened by manipulative scientists. They flee to their original protectors--Kit and Frannie--at their Colorado cabin. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition RC 56081
by Stephen King
read by Bruce Huntey
8 cassettes in 2 containers
An experimental virus called superflu hits the world--rapidly wiping out the whole of civilization except
for the few who are immune. Expansion of novel originally published in 1978. Strong language, some
explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1990.
Sport RC 56099
by Mick Cochrane
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Eighth-grader Harlan's passion is collecting baseball cards, rooting for the Minnesota Twins, and playing
ball. His family disintegrates when his alcoholic father moves out and his mother's multiple sclerosis
worsens. But Harlan is optimistic as he copes with the help of his coach. Strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 2001.
Madame Serpent RC 56103
by Jean Plaidy
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1533 Italian heiress Catherine de Medici becomes the reluctant bride of Henry of Orléans, the second
son of the king of France. After thirty years of marriage, during which she becomes the queen, Catherine
has grown embittered. After Henry's death she becomes regent for her young son. 1951.
Kindred Crimes RC 56112
by Janet Dawson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
California private investigator Jeri Howard looks for a young wife who abandoned her family. Renee
Foster disappeared after her brother was released from prison for killing their parents. Jeri uncovers
family secrets that include child abuse, adultery, and blackmail. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1990.
Rogue Warrior: Option Delta RC 56113
by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Rogue Warrior: SEAL Force Alpha (RC 46901), Richard Marcinko and his team of Navy
SEALs are sent to Germany's Rhine Valley to recover a pair of U.S. ADMs--atomic demolition
munitions. Tensions are high as Rogue Warrior takes matters into his own hands. Violence and strong
language. 1999.
London's Perfect Scoundrel RC 56121
by Suzanne Enoch
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Lady Evelyn Ruddick wants to aid the children of the Heart of Hope Orphanage and thus needs the help
of the marquis of St. Aubyn, who sits on their board of trustees. But trying to teach the marquis a lesson
in compassion leads to a lesson in love for both. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Enemy Lines II, Rebel Stand RC 56131
by Aaron Allston
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Luke Skywalker's mission to prevent the overthrow of the New Republic is in danger. A discovery by
Luke and his wife is halting plans and endangering their lives, while the Solos are at risk of being turned
over to the Yuuzhan Vong. Sequel to Enemy Lines I, Rebel Dream (RC 56160). 2002.
The October Horse RC 56136
by Colleen McCullough
read by Chuck Benson
7 cassettes in 2 containers
In this sequel to Caesar: Let the Dice Fly (RC 45492), the Roman emperor travels to Egypt to gather
allies and supplies--and fathers a son with Cleopatra. Meanwhile his enemies, including Brutus, plot to
regain the luster of the republic by killing Caesar. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
They Shall See God RC 56153
by Athol Dickson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Twenty-five years ago, testimony from two little girls--one Jewish, one Christian--sent a Jewish man to
prison for murdering an evangelist. Now he is free, having served his sentence, and a series of bizarre
crimes has terrified the community. Ruth and Kate must try to overcome religious intolerance and restore
order. Violence. 2002.
Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost RC 56236
by Troy Denning
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
A lost Alderaanian painting that survived the planet's destruction is offered at auction on Tatooine.
However, it hides the code key to a secret rebel communications network. Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and C-3PO are sent on a recovery mission to infiltrate the auction, but Imperial forces have already arrived.
2003.
Elvenblood: The Halfblood Chronicles, Book 2 RC 56239
by Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
After a token victory in The Elvenbane (RC 56238), Shana and her band of wizard halfbloods and
dragons ally with an ancient tribe of wild humans--the Iron People. The runaway daughter of an
oppressive elven lord and her half-brother join the group as a third Wizard War looms. Some violence.
1995.
Elvenborn: The Halfblood Chronicles, Book 3 RC 56240
by Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
The Wizard Wars of Elvenblood (RC 56239) and the Young Lords' Rebellion have strained the
Elvenlords. Lord Kyrtian is appointed commanding general to stifle the rebellion and any wizard
influence. While leading the army, he also continues his father's search for the Great Portal. Some
descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002.
The Vanished Man: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel RC 56247
by Jeffery Deaver
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Quadriplegic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme and his assistant, Amelia Sachs, pursue a diabolical serial
killer who is trained as a magician and mysteriously vanishes after each crime. They turn to Kara, an
aspiring practitioner of magic, to help them figure out the murderer's tricks. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Love with a Scandalous Lord RC 56249
by Lorraine Heath
read by Coleen Delany
2 cassettes
London, 1879. Texan Lydia Westland arrives in England dreaming of marrying an English lord. She first
encounters Rhys, marquis of Blackhurst, her stepfather's half-brother of tarnished reputation. It would be
improper for Lydia to see him--but they soon learn that society's rules can be broken. Explicit
descriptions of sex. 2003.
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood RC 56256
by Ann Brashares
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (RC 53252), four lifelong friends--Bridget, Lena,
Tibby, and Carmen--continue to share a pair of magic blue jeans over the summer vacation. Although
miles apart, they all experience family problems, romance, friendship, and betrayal. For senior high
readers. 2003.
Manslaughter: A Stanley Hastings Mystery RC 56261
by Parnell Hall
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Private detective Stanley Hastings is hired by ex-convict Joe Balfour to stop a blackmailer who threatens
to expose Joe's past. When the blackmail suspect is later murdered and Joe is accused, Hastings works to
find the true culprit. Some violence and some strong language. 2003.
Miss Julia Hits the Road RC 56262
by Ann B. Ross
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
When elderly widow Julia Springer learns that her housekeeper Lillian and other tenants are being
evicted by slum landlord Clarence Gibbs, she organizes a fund-raising motorcycle race to save the
neighborhood. Sequel to Miss Julia Throws a Wedding (RC 54718). 2003.
Queen Jezebel RC 56263
by Jean Plaidy
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Sixteenth-century France. In this sequel to The Italian Woman (RC 28647), Catherine de'Medici, mother
of the mad King Charles, plots to massacre all the Huguenots of Paris on the Eve of Saint Bartholomew.
Some violence. 1953.
The Pearl of Kuwait RC 56266
by Tom Paine
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Private Cody Carmichael and his Marine buddy Tommy Trang go AWOL during the Gulf War to rescue
sixteen-year-old Kuwaiti princess Lulu. Trang had earlier fallen in love at first sight when he rescued her
as she attempted suicide to avoid an arranged marriage. Strong language. 2003.
The Education of Mrs. Bemis RC 56272
by John Sedgwick
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
When psychiatrist Alice Matthews discovers Madeline Bemis having a breakdown in a Boston
department store, she becomes the elderly woman's doctor. They grow ever closer, knowing the only
hope for Mrs. Bemis's recovery is to unlock the secrets of her heartbreaking past. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
A Cold Day in Hell: The Spring Creek Encounters, the Cedar Creek Fight with Sitting Bull's Sioux, and
the Dull Knife Battle, November 25, 1876; the Plainsmen, Book 11 RC 56310
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
In the autumn of 1876, scout Seamus Donegan leaves behind his wife and newborn son to embark on a
winter campaign with Colonel Mackenzie's cavalry. Sequel to Trumpet on the Land (RC 55628). Some
violence and some strong language. 1996.
From Here to Eternity RC 56319
by James Jones
read by Roy Avers
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Army life in Hawaii before World War II, centering on the conflict and bond between two men: Pfc.
Prewitt, a bugler and unwilling ex-boxer, and First Sergeant Warden, who risks his career for an affair
with his commanding officer's wife. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. National
Book Award. 1951.
The Haversham Legacy RC 56326
by Daoma Winston
read by Sharon Murray
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In post-Civil War Washington, D.C., poor relation Miranda Jervis experiences the curse of the sumptuous
Haversham Square mansion when a relative commits murder for her love. Even after she marries,
Miranda's happiness is marred by a series of tragedies. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1974.
Two by Francis: Forfeit and Slayride RC 56327
by Dick Francis
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In Forfeit, sports writer James Tyrone, struggling to support his polio-stricken wife, becomes involved in
a death, a racing scandal, and a romance. In Slayride, David Cleveland, an official investigator for the
British Jockey Club, is sent to Norway to look into the disappearance of a jockey. 1969.
Cries from the Earth: The Outbreak of the Nez Perce War and the Battle of White Bird Canyon--June 17,
1877; the Plainsmen, Book 14 RC 56329
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Focuses on the problems in the Northwest in mid-1877, as American Indians are being forced on to
reservations. Serious misunderstandings occur between white settlers arriving in the area and the Indians
trying to hold on to their homeland. Sequel to Ashes of Heaven (RC 56323). Some violence and some
strong language. 1999.
Lay the Mountains Low: The Flight of the Nez Perce from Idaho and the Battle of the Big Hole, August
9-10, 1877; the Plainsmen, Book 15 RC 56330
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
5 cassettes
Continues the tale of the Nez Perce begun in Cries from the Earth (RC 56329). Incorporates historical
documents, such as newspaper articles and personal letters, to chronicle events and reactions in this
fictionalized account of the battle of the Big Hole. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
Turn the Stars Upside Down: The Last Days and Tragic Death of Crazy Horse; the Plainsmen, Book 16
RC 56331
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
In the spring of 1877, Seamus Donegan, his wife, and their son migrate north to Fort Robinson where
they are center stage for the surrender, betrayal, and murder of Sioux chief Crazy Horse. Sequel to Lay
the Mountains Low (RC56330). Some violence and some strong language. 2001.
Ties That Bind RC 56333
by Phillip Margolin
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Portland, Oregon, attorney Amanda Jaffe is still recovering emotionally from the violent criminal case in
Wild Justice (RC 50857) when she agrees to represent pimp Jon Dupre--accused of killing a U.S. senator.
Dupre claims he was framed by a cabal of corrupt businessmen. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
Eternity's End RC 56338
by Jeffrey A. Carver
read by David Richardson
5 cassettes
Renwald Legroeder, escaped prisoner and star rigger pilot, has seen what the government doesn't want
anyone to see. Accused of collaboration and treason, Legroeder accepts a perilous mission to recover the
starship Impris, a vessel lost in the timelessness of Flux space. Descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2000.
Invisible Man RC 56346
by Ralph Ellison
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Classic novel of a young black man's search for identity. Follows the unnamed protagonist from his youth
in a Southern town through the depression years in Harlem, where he examines and rejects the values
thrust on him by both whites and blacks. Some strong language. National Book Award 1953. 1947.
Chesapeake RC 56347
by James A. Michener
read by Frank Coffee
8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Fictionalized chronicle of the Chesapeake Bay region of North America and the struggles of four
centuries of settlers and natives. Tells the stories of strong-minded hunters, farmers, and fishermen who
came here beginning in the late sixteenth century and celebrates the wildlife that thrives along the mid-Atlantic shore. 1978.
Ties That Bind RC 56349
by Brenda Jackson
read by Robin Miles
3 cassettes
1960s. Howard University students Randolph Fuller and Jenna Haywood know they are meant for each
other, but love is not easy as the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement rage on. Obligations to
conniving family members further complicate their romance. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest RC 56351
by Ken Kesey
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Chief Bromden, a long-term inmate of a mental institution, relates the story of a struggle for control of
the ward, centering around the hateful, authoritarian Nurse Ratched and a new patient, the fiercely
independent Randle Patrick McMurphy. Fortieth anniversary edition with an introduction by the author.
Some strong language. 1962.
The Queen's Necklace RC 56355
by Alexandre Dumas
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
France, 1784. The comtesse de la Motte perpetrates a swindle using Marie Antoinette's name to obtain an
expensive diamond necklace from a jeweler. Scandal ensues when the duplicity becomes known. Written
by the author of The Three Musketeers (RC 20185) and originally published in French in 1850. 1902.
Exile RC 56400
by Denise Mina
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Maureen O'Donnell, volunteering at a Glasgow battered women's shelter, investigates the London killing
of a shelter resident. She also contends with the return of her incestuous father, memories of her
murdered lover, and threats from her former psychiatrist. Sequel to Garnethill (RC 56401). Violence and
strong language. 2001.
Magician: Master; Riftwar Saga, Volume 2 RC 56403
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
For four years Pug has been enslaved on Tsurani. Once his captors discover his power, they train him to
become the magician Milamber. When war breaks out, Pug flees with his family back to his own world.
Sequel to Magician: Apprentice (RC 56402). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1992.
Silverthorn; Riftwar Saga, Volume 3 RC 56404
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
On the day of her wedding to Prince Arutha of Krondor, Princess Anita is struck down by a poisoned
bolt. Arutha battles the dark powers threatening Midkemia on his quest to find Anita's only hope for a
cure, the mystic herb Silverthorn. Sequel to Magician: Master (RC 56403). Some violence. 1985.
The Man Who Invented Florida RC 56412
by Randy Wayne White
read by Michael Russoto
3 cassettes
Marine biologist Doc Ford of Sanibel Island helps his eccentric Uncle Tuck and his uncle's Native
American friend when they are accused in the disappearance of three men. Somehow the crimes are tied
to Uncle Tuck's discovery of the fountain of youth. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1993.
The Onion Girl RC 56422
by Charles De Lint
read by Mary Kane
4 cassettes
Newford, 1990s. When a hit-and-run accident leaves mystical artist Jilly Coppercorn partially paralyzed,
her only hope for recovery lies in the surreal "dreamlands." In this other world, she confronts painful
secrets from her past that prevent her from healing. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 2001.
Die in Plain Sight RC 56441
by Elizabeth Lowell
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
When Lacey Quinn reveals to the public her late grandfather's outstanding works of art, someone
threatens to destroy her and the paintings. Security specialist Ian Lapstrake assists in protecting Lacey
while they hunt for the culprit and fall in love. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and
some violence. 2003.
Girl in a Cage RC 56457
by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
1306. As English armies invade Scotland, spunky eleven-year-old Princess Marjorie, the daughter of
King Robert the Bruce, is captured and put on public display, locked in an iron cage. Marjorie describes
her imprisonment and tells how she overcame her ordeal. Some violence. For junior and senior high
readers. 2002.
Mistress of Justice RC 56460
by Jeffery Deaver
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Paralegal Taylor Lockwood is asked by attorney Mitchell Reece to help him recover a stolen promissory
note worth millions. As Taylor delves into what goes on at the Wall Street law firm, she uncovers deceit,
fraud, suicide, drugs, and finally murder. Strong language and some violence. 1992.
Desirable Daughters RC 56464
by Bharati Mukherjee
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
In San Francisco, Tara, youngest daughter of a Calcutta Brahmin family, defies tradition by divorcing her
entrepreneur husband. Then a stranger insinuates himself into her house, claiming to be her oldest sister's
illegitimate son and forcing Tara to confront a menacing cultural backlash. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 2002.
Children of Cain: Cain Trilogy, Book 3 RC 56470
by Miriam Grace Monfredo
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Brothers of Cain (RC 54655), U.S. Treasury agent Bronwen Llyr struggles to uncover a
plot to assassinate President Lincoln. Her sister, Kathryn, tries to improve the lot of Union nurses.
Meanwhile, their aunt, Glynis Tryon, leaves Seneca Falls to join them in Virginia. 2002.
Slightly Married RC 56471
by Mary Balogh
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
In 1814 Colonel Aidan Bedwyn promised dying Captain Percy Morris that he would protect Percy's sister
Eve--no matter what. But Aidan didn't expect that would mean marrying Eve so she could retain her
family estate in Oxfordshire. Their "business marriage" is soon transformed. Sequel to A Summer to
Remember (RC 54986). Some descriptions of sex. 2003.
The Dirty Girls Social Club RC 56472
by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Since graduating from Boston University, "las sucias"--Lauren, Elizabeth, Sara, Rebecca, Usnavys, and
Amber--reunite twice a year. The Latina women, as varied as the culture they represent, meet in a
restaurant to share their perspectives on relationships, complications, and triumphs in their lives. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
The Chase RC 56473
by Brenda Joyce
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
San Francisco, 2001. Claire Hayden's husband is murdered, thrusting Claire into a web of intrigue dating
from World War II. She turns for help to Ian Marshall, an expert on war criminals and the Holocaust,
placing her own life in danger. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
The Cassini Division RC 56475
by Ken MacLeod
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
As an agent of the elite Cassini Division of the utopian Solar Union, Ellen May Ngwethu devises a
means to eradicate the posthuman society on Jupiter that threatens mankind in the twenty-fourth century.
High tech space battles ensue. Some strong language. Nebula Award nominee. 1998.
Revelation Space RC 56476
by Alastair Reynolds
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
Resurgam, Delta Pavonis system; 2551. Dr. Daniel Sylveste discovers the puzzling remains of a
civilization annihilated nine hundred thousand years earlier. Believing that the truth will save humanity,
he seeks answers aboard a starship despite its dangerous cyborg crew. Prequel to Chasm City (RC
56477). Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
Chasm City RC 56477
by Alastair Reynolds
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
The trail of a killer leads security operative Tanner Mirabel to once-utopian Chasm City, mutated by a
nano-virus that infects both humans and machines. Mirabel, tormented by memories that are not his own,
struggles with his identity. Sequel to Revelation Space (RC 56476). Violence, some descriptions of sex,
and some strong language. 2001.
Flirting with Pete RC 56487
by Barbara Delinsky
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
When Casey Ellis, a thirty-four-year-old psychotherapist, inherits a Boston townhouse from her
psychologist father, who never acknowledged her, she begins sifting through papers he left behind. Her
discovery of a story about a young woman abused by her father sets Casey on a path to family and love.
2003.
Naked Empire: The Sword of Truth, Book 8 RC 56503
by Terry Goodkind
read by Nick Sullivan
5 cassettes
Continuing the saga from The Pillars of Creation (RC 53660), Lord Richard Rahl, his wife Kahlan, and
his newly found half-sister Jennsen journey through a barren land. They are tracked by huge birds of
prey, harbingers of peril. Violence. 2003.
A Place of Hiding RC 56504
by Elizabeth George
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley's colleague, forensic scientist Simon St. James, comes to the aid
of his wife's American friend China River. China is accused of murdering millionaire Guy Brouard on the
island of Guernsey after she and her half-brother deliver a package of blueprints to him there. Strong
language and some violence. 2003.
Mortals RC 56505
by Norman Rush
read by John Horton
5 cassettes
Ray Finch, a CIA agent in Botswana, is obsessed with his sexy wife and suspects almost every move she
makes. When Ray intuits an affair between her and her holistic doctor, he loses perspective on his
emotions and consequently on his mission. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
White Death: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 56507
by Clive Cussler
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Partners Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) rescue
survivors inside a Danish ship sunk by environmentalists. During the ensuing investigation they
encounter the Oceanus Corporation, which aims to control the seas by using biologically modified fish.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2003.
The Sea-Hawk RC 56510
by Rafael Sabatini
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Escapade from the author of Captain Blood (RC 56172) that sends Sir Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish
gentleman and commander of one of her majesty's ships, on an odyssey of piracy, passion, and plunder
from the shores of England to the Arabian coast. 2002 introduction by Bernard Cornwell. Some violence.
1915.
HMS Unseen RC 56512
by Patrick Robinson
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
Iraqi terrorist Benjamin Adnam offers his services to Iran after being betrayed by Saddam Hussein.
Adnam and his crew steal a British submarine and shoot down American airplanes. Admiral Arnold
Morgan, the U.S. national security advisor, begins searching for Adnam--believing he is behind these
events. Violence and strong language. 1999.
Crabwalk RC 56519
by Günter Grass
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Journalist Paul Pokriefke's life is forever linked to the 1945 sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff--a former
cruise ship carrying nearly ten-thousand German refugees--by a Russian submarine. Pokriefke's mother
survived and gave birth to him that night. Now fifty years later, Paul confronts the tragedy. Some
violence. 2002.
Compromising Positions RC 56520
by Susan Isaacs
read by Norma Lana
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When a lecherous Long Island dentist is murdered in his office, his last patient, Marilyn Tuccio, is
suspected. Judith Singer, a wisecracking housewife and Marilyn's neighbor, cannot resist playing
detective. She also finds police lieutenant Nelson Sharpe more appealing than her stodgy husband.
Prequel to Long Time No See (RC 53058). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1978.
Crime School RC 56543
by Carol O'Connell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Special Crimes Unit policewoman Kathy Mallory relives her past when a middle-aged prostitute she
knew is left near death by a serial killer. Mallory, once a New York City street child, and her partners
trace the copycat killer to a twenty-year-old crime. Violence and strong language. 2002.
The Golden Angel: The House of Winslow, Book 26 RC 56544
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Erin Winslow's rescue of a downed pilot in Africa leads to flying lessons and love in the early 1920s. A
broken heart sends her fleeing to her grandparents in America. There she finds happiness as a café owner,
a stunt pilot, and a Christian. Sequel to Amazon Quest (RC 53782). 2001.
Edge of Honor RC 56545
by Richard Herman
read by Carol Dines
4 cassettes
U.S. president Madeline Turner faces an Eastern European crisis when Germany and Russia target
Poland, threatening war. As the Russian mafia mobilizes, she puts reelection plans and an infatuation
with fighter pilot Matt Pontowski aside. Sequel to Power Curve (RC 45121). Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
Air Battle Force RC 56547
by Dale Brown
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
At an underground air base, Major General Patrick McLanahan and his team develop a mobile air combat
unit. The team may soon test the project's advanced sensor capabilities and precision weaponry against
Taliban forces invading Turkmenistan, Afghanistan's oil-rich neighbor. Strong language and some
violence. 2003.
A Place Called Rainwater RC 56550
by Dorothy Garlock
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Justine Jill Jones comes to Rainwater, Oklahoma, in 1929 to aid her ailing Aunt Justine in running her
hotel. Jill's protective friend Thad helps her handle a gruesome murderer and Aunt Justine's spiteful son.
Companion to The Edge of Town (RC 52852). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
2003.
The Pirate Round: The Brethren of the Coast, Book 3 RC 56551
by James L. Nelson
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Virginia colonies, 1706. Following The Blackbirder (RC 53881) pirate-turned-landowner Thomas
Marlowe faces economic ruin. With his wife, Elizabeth, he decides to smuggle tobacco into England and
then loot a mogul's ship in the Indian Ocean. The result is disastrous. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
The Dark Lord: The Oath of Empire, Book 4 RC 56554
by Thomas Harlan
read by Fred Major
6 cassettes
In this sequel to The Storm of Heaven (RC 54686), the Emperor Galen attempts to save the Romans from
evil Persian sorcerer Dahak. Galen's brother, wizard Maxian, aids him, and Queen Zoë of Palmyra and
Lord Mohammed are additional allies against Dahak's evil. Some violence. 2002.
Nicola and the Viscount RC 56557
by Meg Cabot
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
London, 1810. Sixteen-year-old orphan Nicola Sparks becomes engaged during her debutante season.
When she discovers she's wanted only for her inherited land, she turns to Nathaniel Sheridan, the brother
of her best friend, for guidance. For senior high readers. 2002.
The Walking RC 56564
by Bentley Little
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
They are Walkers--the walking dead--and investigator Miles Huerdeen's father is among them. As these
restless reanimated corpses approach their final destination, Miles follows after on a terrifying journey to
learn the secret of their origin. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2000.
The Autograph Man RC 56565
by Zadie Smith
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
Alex-Li Tandem is a half-Chinese, half-Jewish London autograph dealer. Obsessed with pop culture, he
cannot cope with real-life issues such as religion or his father's death. He searches for the signature of his
favorite 1950s actress to satisfy his celebrity fixation. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2002.
The Longest Way Home RC 56573
by Robert Silverberg
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Great Houses of the Mother World are under attack. Fifteen-year-old Joseph, heir to the House Keilloran,
is far from home during the rebel uprising. Now he journeys home alone, but is there anything left? A
coming-of-age tale. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002.
The Cave RC 56575
by José Saramago
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
A commercial center no longer needs the pottery jugs of elderly widower Cipriano Algor, so instead he
creates clay figurines. His daughter, a new love, and a stray dog help him cope with imminent retirement
until a haunting discovery under the urban complex changes them all forever. By the winner of 1998
Nobel Prize for Literature. 2000.
Family Matters RC 56576
by Rohinton Mistry
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Bombay, 1990s. Retired professor Nariman Vakeel suffers from Parkinson disease. When an injury
leaves him bedridden, his stepchildren send him to recuperate with his daughter and her family. Relations
and resources become strained as Nariman revisits his past and an unresolved love affair. Some
descriptions of sex. 2002.
The Fifteen Streets RC 56581
by Catherine Cookson
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
John O'Brien, an impoverished young dock worker from the Tyneside slums called the Fifteen Streets,
falls in love with Mary Llewellyn, a well-bred schoolteacher. John works to defy the cycle of poverty,
alcohol, and violence, but class differences--and tragedy--threaten to tear them apart. Some violence and
some strong language. 1952.
Code of the West RC 56584
by Aaron Latham
read by Michael Russoto
4 cassettes
1860s. Comanche-raised Jimmy Goodnight is a misfit in white society but at home in a remote canyon.
His best friend, Jack Loving, is Jimmy's opposite in most ways. But they both love the same woman.
Arthurian legend transposed to Old West. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence.
2001.
Mother of the Bride RC 56585
by Lynn Michaels
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Thirty-two-year-old Cydney Parrish plans her nineteen-year-old niece Bebe's marriage to the nephew of
reclusive mystery writer Angus Munroe. But Angus disapproves of Bebe's eccentric family and places
obstacles in the way--until he falls in love with Cydney. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2002.
Back to the Moon RC 56593
by Homer H. Hickam
read by Michael Russoto
3 cassettes
Lamenting the end of the space program, renegade scientist Jack Medaris hijacks a space shuttle and
pilots it to the moon, where he hopes to find a cheap source of fusion power. Unknown to Jack, someone
else is also aboard the shuttle. 1999.
Joe College RC 56594
by Tom Perrotta
read by Jonathan Davis
2 cassettes
Danny, a blue-collar guy from New Jersey, feels out of place attending Yale University in the 1980s.
During the summer he drives his father's "roach coach" lunch van, dates a secretary, and lusts after a coed
who sleeps with their professor. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000.
Tricky Business RC 56595
by Dave Barry
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
A Florida gambling ship loaded with passengers--two runaway senior citizens, a stoned house band, a
single-mother cocktail waitress, and some mafiosi--heads out into a tropical storm. And shady owner
Bobby Kemp picks this night to rob the Mafia of illegal drug money. Violence and strong language.
2002.
Murder Most Royal RC 56597
by Jean Plaidy
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Fictional portraits of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard from childhood to their marriages as second
and fifth wives of England's Henry VIII (1491-1547) and their ultimate beheadings at his behest. Sequel
to The King's Secret Matter (RC 46442). 1949.
Beyond the Aegean RC 56598
by Elia Kazan
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Completes the story of Stavros Topouzoglou begun in America, America (RC 45261) and The Anatolian
(RC 45268). In 1919, Stavros returns to Greece to help reclaim Anatolia from the Turks. He also wants to
marry young Thomna, who has her own agenda. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1994.
Carpe Jugulum: A Discworld Novel, Book 23 RC 56600
by Terry Pratchett
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
To celebrate the birth of his daughter, well-meaning but misguided King Verence of Lancre invites the
undead of Uberwald to a party. Soon after the modern vampire family arrives, the royal host and his
subjects begin to regret their hospitality. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
Jerusalem's Hope: Zion Legacy, Book 6 RC 56603
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Jerusalem, 1948. In this sequel to Stones of Jerusalem (RC 54879), Moshe Sachar remains hidden in the
tunnels below the city studying the sacred scrolls. He is reading about three orphaned boys who delivered
a vital message to the shepherd Zadok in Bethlehem and then traveled with Zadok to Jerusalem at
Passover. 2002.
City of the Beasts RC 56606
by Isabel Allende
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold accompanies his journalist grandmother on an expedition to search for
the legendary Yeti of the Amazon, known as "The Beast." Alexander and his new friend Nadia begin a
magical adventure in the mysterious, impenetrable jungle. For senior high and older readers. 2002.
Where Two Seas Met: Cheney and Shiloh; the Inheritance, Book 1 RC 56607
by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
Now married, Cheney Duvall and Shiloh Irons-Winslow are honeymooning on their ship in the West
Indies. Their faith helps them live through a storm, seek refuge on a small island, prevent a contagious
disease from spreading, and face their old nemesis, Bain Winslow. 2001.
Coastliners RC 56608
by Joanne Harris
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Madeleine returns to her former home, a tiny French island threatened by floods and ancient rivalries,
and to her troubled father. She strives to rebuild her life and the town she loves with the help of a
mysterious beachcomber. From the bestselling author of Chocolat (RC 49086). Some descriptions of sex.
2002.
Good Morning, Killer RC 56612
by April Smith
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
FBI agent Ana Grey, from North of Montana (RC 38878), is searching for a kidnapper who preys on
teenage girls. But after Ana is arrested for shooting her lover, police detective Andrew Berringer, she
follows the case behind the scenes. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
2003.
Tom Clancy's Net Force: State of War RC 56613
by Steve Perry and Larry Segriff
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
2013. FBI's Net Force is reeling from a lawsuit filed by the virtual country introduced in Tom Clancy's
Net Force: CyberNation (RC 54415). Meanwhile, a CyberNation agent plots to distract the security force
with computer viruses--an attack that could have global repercussions. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 2003.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Force Heretic I, Remnant RC 56615
by Sean Williams and Shane Dix
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
A fledgling Galactic Alliance forms after the Yuuzhan Vong destroys the New Republic but needs to
consolidate before fighting back. In preparation for ultimately defeating the invaders, Luke Skywalker
leads a Jedi mission to remote regions of the galaxy to unite the remaining imperial forces--and find the
mythical planet Zonama Sekot. 2003.
The Staggerford Flood RC 56631
by Jon Hassler
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
As elderly retired schoolteacher Agatha McGee, from Dear James (RC 41830), begins to grow bored
with her life, Staggerford is overcome by a flood. Refuting public rumors of her failing health, Agatha
regains her vitality and looks past her own troubles to help neighbors and friends in need. 2002.
The Two-Shoot Gun RC 56633
by Donald Hamilton
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
When Easterner Alexander Burdick arrives in Santa Clara, New Mexico Territory, to open a photography
business, he carries a double-barreled, breech-loading shotgun in his wagon and soon finds himself
involved in a local feud. Some strong language. 1960.
Lynching at Broken Butte and Sunblade RC 56695
by Lewis B. Patten
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Traveling to pick up a prisoner, U.S. Marshal August Cragg overnights at Broken Butte, where someone
tries to kill him, and Cragg intends to find out who. In Sunblade, in the 1870s a greedy rancher, who has
more enemies than friends, winds up dead. Some violence and some strong language. 1952.
The Sky-liners RC 56696
by Louis L'Amour
read by Chuck Benson
1 cassette (Reissue)
The two Sackett brothers, Flagan and Galloway, run into Black Fetchen's gang in town, and a feud
develops among them. The Sacketts are good fighters, but they must contend with the best gunslingers in
the country. Some violence and some strong language. 1967.
Bad Company RC 56701
by Jack Higgins
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Hitler's diary threatens to expose shocking details of a U.S.-German plot to destroy the Soviet Union--secret WWII meetings that involved President Jake Cazalet's father. White House operative Blake
Johnson and his British counterpart, Sean Dillon, want to keep the manuscript out of enemy hands.
Sequel to Midnight Runner (RC 54599). Some violence. 2003.
The Return: Star Trek; Odyssey, Book 2 RC 56702
by William Shatner
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
On Veridian III, where the USS Enterprise lies in ruins, a team prepares to recover the remains of James
T. Kirk. But the grave is empty; the Romulans and Borg have joined forces to bring Starfleet's honored
hero to life and use him against the Federation. Sequel to The Ashes of Eden (RC 45690). 1996.
The Butcher's Boy RC 56703
by Thomas Perry
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
After assassinating a Colorado senator, the hit man known as "the butcher's boy" discovers somebody
wants him dead. He flees shadowy employers as Justice Department analyst Elizabeth Waring picks up
the trail. Prequel to Sleeping Dogs (RC 56732). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 1982.
Cape Light: Cape Light Novel, Book 1 RC 56704
by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
First in a series of novels by the well-known landscape painter and his coauthor set in a Massachusetts
community where everyone knows and cares deeply for one another. Introduces Jessica, recently
returned; her sister, Emily, the mayor; the owners of the local eatery; and Reverend Ben, who counsels
and consoles the residents. Followed by Home Song (RC 56726). 2002.
I, Richard RC 56705
by Elizabeth George
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Five short stories of mystery and suspense. In "The Surprise of His Life," a wealthy middle-aged man
decides to murder his trophy wife. In the title piece, a schoolteacher hopes to clear King Richard III's
name by stealing a medieval letter from his friend's estate. Some strong language. 2002.
Sharpe's Triumph: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Assaye, September 1803 RC 56710
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
India, 1803. Sergeant Richard Sharpe battles traitorous Major William Dodd, who stole ammunition from
the East India Company to sell to the rebel Mahratta Confederation. Sharpe, under the command of
General Sir Arthur Wellesley, joins the attack on the larger Mahratta force at Assaye. Some violence and
some strong language. 1998.
Home Song: A Cape Light Novel, Book 2 RC 56726
by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Cape Light (RC 56704), Mayor Emily faces a challenger in the next election. Sister
Jessica plans her wedding and hopes their mother will finally accept her fiancé. Sara must decide
whether to reveal her parentage, and newcomer Luke sets up a halfway house for troubled teens. 2002.
Mine Work RC 56730
by Jim Davidson
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
After his brother's suicide, Markus Cottin sets out to uncover the family's past, trekking to visit his father,
now a hermit living in a mountain shack. Later, at his grandfather's place in Colorado, Markus learns
about past involvement with Navajo neighbors. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and
some violence. Spur Award. 1999.
Sleeping Dogs RC 56732
by Thomas Perry
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Michael Schaeffer is an American businessman living comfortably in England until somebody uncovers
his decade-old secret. Once again The Butcher's Boy (RC 56703), he returns to the United States to take
care of unfinished business. This time he finds agent Elizabeth Waring Hart before she finds him. Strong
language and some violence. 1992.
The Precipice: Asteroid Wars, Book 1 RC 56733
by Ben Bova
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Earth is plunging into environmental chaos. Dan Randolph, head of Astro Manufacturing, knows
salvation rests in harvesting raw materials from asteroids. Hindered by regressive leaders and financial
woes, Randolph risks a deceptive business partnership and untried technology to save the planet.
Precedes Rock Rats (RC 56767). 2001.
Primary Inversion: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 1 RC 56734
by Catherine Asaro
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Bioengineered fighter pilot and psychic Sauscony Valdoria, heiress apparent of the Skolian Empire, falls
in love with the heir to the throne of the enemy Trader Empire. War looms as the lovers strive to avert
disaster. Prequel to Catch the Lightning (RC 56739). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1995.
The Heavenly Fugitive: The House of Winslow, Book 27 RC 56735
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Amelia Winslow and her brother, Phillip, live in New York during the exciting and dangerous 1920s.
Amelia jeopardizes her life when she becomes a nightclub singer. Phil becomes a district attorney, but
falls in love with a gangster's daughter. Sequel to Golden Angel (RC 56544). 2002.
After RC 56738
by Francine Prose
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Following a nearby school shooting, a newly-hired grief and crisis counselor replaces the principal of a
western Massachusetts high school and adopts increasingly harsh methods to control behavior. Tom
Bishop and his friends become suspicious when rebellious students and teachers begin disappearing. For
senior high readers. 2003.
Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out RC 56741
by Harry Kemelman
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Barnard's Crossing chief of police turns to Rabbi David Small for assistance in solving the murder of a
much feared anti-Semitic millionaire. The rabbi applies all of his Talmudic skills and training, including
the help of his charming wife, Miriam, to the case. Some strong language. 1978.
Long Lost RC 56742
by David Morrell
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Denver architect Brad Denning is haunted by his younger brother Petey's disappearance twenty-five years
ago. When a man shows up claiming to be his brother, Brad welcomes him. But "Petey" attempts to kill
Brad and kidnaps his wife and son. Brad survives and follows. Violence and strong language. 2002.
The Last Hawk: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 3 RC 56744
by Catherine Asaro
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
A.D. 2258. Kelricson Valdoria, fighter pilot and heir to the Skolian throne, crashes on Coba, a planet
ruled by women. He becomes an honored concubine and interplanetary pawn, gaining value and power
by learning Coba's ways. Sequel to Catch the Lightning (RC 56739). Some explicit descriptions of sex
and some violence. 1997.
Irish Stew! A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 56748
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband, Dermot Michael Coyne, contend with a premature baby, difficult
research on the 1886 Chicago Haymarket riot, and attempted murder of a shady lawyer. Fey Nuala "sees"
the mark of death on Seamus Costelloe and struggles to save him. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
Callaghen RC 56749
by Louis L'Amour
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette (Reissue)
The patrol's lieutenant is killed by Mohave Indians. But private Callaghen's leadership and desert survival
skills save the rest of the men. After discovering a treasure map in the dead officer's belongings,
Callaghen changes his plans and tests his mettle. 1972.
The Radiant Seas: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 4 RC 56751
by Catherine Asaro
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
Twenty-third century. Sauscony Valdoria and Jaibriol Qox, newlywed heirs to rival empires, begin their
life together in exile. The marriage is tested when their disappearance disrupts the balance of power and
brings civilization to the brink of interstellar destruction. Sequel to The Last Hawk (RC 56744). Some
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.
First Claim RC 56755
by Luke Short
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Giff Ballew risks his life to take back the land he believes was stolen from his family following the Civil
War. But Ballew's enemy has more guns, more money, and the town on his payroll. 1960.
Ascendant Sun: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 5 RC 56756
by Catherine Asaro
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
After eighteen years, Kelric escapes from Coba and returns home. Facing danger as the Skolian Empire's
only heir to survive the Radiance War, he conceals his identity and heads for Trader territory. Sequel to
The Radiant Seas (RC 56751). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 2000.
Eat Cake RC 56758
by Jeanne Ray
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Beleaguered housewife Ruth Hopson is suddenly saddled with an unemployed husband, estranged
parents who both need temporary refuge, and a sullen teenage daughter. Her solution is to bake. Includes
recipes. Some strong language. 2003.
Dream Weaver RC 56759
by Penina Keen Spinka
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Picture Maker (RC 54509) dies instructing her daughter Ingrid to value her own dreams. Upon Ingrid and
her family's return to reclaim their Greenland home, facing both plague and a now-Christian community
forces them to change course--to where Ingrid's destiny as Dream Weaver waits. Some descriptions of
sex and some violence. 2003.
The Fiery Ring: The House of Winslow, Book 28 RC 56760
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Virginia, 1925. Siblings Joy and Travis Winslow are anticipating their family's return when tragedy
strikes. Left to the mercy of greedy relatives, they escape, but get separated. They cling to the faith of
their parents, survive, and--once reunited--strive to recover their rightful inheritance. Sequel to The
Heavenly Fugitive (RC 56735). 2002.
The Quantum Rose: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 6 RC 56766
by Catherine Asaro
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
To save her impoverished people, Kamoj Argali, young governor of Argali Province, marries Havyrl
Lionstar, a powerful, dark, and mysterious stranger. When a rejected suitor fights to get her back, she
discovers her husband's true identity. Sequel to Ascendant Sun (RC 56756). Some explicit descriptions of
sex and some violence. Nebula Award. 2000.
China Run RC 56773
by David Ball
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Allison Turk, accompanied by her nine-year-old stepson, Tyler, is in China to adopt a baby girl. When
the orphanage suddenly demands return of the infants, Allison and two other families decide--with their
translator's help--to flee across China to the nearest American consulate. Violence. 2002.
Flight of the Swan RC 56785
by Rosario Ferré
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
2 cassettes
In 1917 a touring Russian ballet troupe is stranded in Puerto Rico as a result of the Russian Revolution.
When the leader of the troupe, "Madame" to her younger ballerinas, falls in love with a revolutionary
half her age, everyone's life is radically transformed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.
The Picture of Dorian Gray RC 56794
by Oscar Wilde
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
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.
Introduction by Edmund White. 1999.
The Return of Tarzan RC 56841
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Tarzan of the Apes (RC 50056), Tarzan leaves civilization and Jane to return to the
African jungle where he grew up. Although he discovers Opar, the city of gold, he is not content. When
Jane arrives, he asks for her hand in marriage. Some violence. 1915.
The Beasts of Tarzan RC 56842
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Tarzan, now called Lord Greystoke, becomes the target of greedy men. When his wife and son are
kidnapped, he manages to escape his desert island. With the help of his animal friends, he sets out on the
trail of the kidnappers. Sequel to The Return of Tarzan (RC 56841). Some violence. 1916.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar RC 56844
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Learning that through some dishonest manipulations he has lost everything, Tarzan returns to Opar to
retrieve more gold. But when he is struck down in Opar's vaults during an earthquake, he is left with no
memory of his wife or home. Sequel to The Son of Tarzan (RC 56843). Some violence. 1918.
Jungle Tales of Tarzan RC 56845
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Collection of short stories recounting Tarzan's early years in the jungle when he taught himself to read
and applied the knowledge gained to the world around him. Sequel to Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (RC
56844). Some violence. 1919.
Trading Up RC 56866
by Candace Bushnell
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Social-climbing Janey Wilcox, last seen in Four Blondes (RC 51128), becomes a successful New York
model. She marries a millionaire movie mogul and lives in the fast lane but can't escape her sordid past or
really love anyone. So she moves to Hollywood. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2003.
A Man to Call My Own RC 56874
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Amanda and Marian Laton are identical twins with different personalities. Marian has always hidden her
beauty for fear that spoiled Amanda would try to destroy anyone interested in Marian. After their father
dies and they are sent Texas to live with their aunt, Marian finally reveals her true nature. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003.
Street Dreams: Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Mystery RC 56876
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
LAPD officer Cindy Decker discovers a newborn in a dumpster and takes her to a hospital. There Cindy
meets Ethiopian nurse Koby Kutiel, and they begin an affair. With Koby's and her detective father's help,
Cindy finds the infant's mother--a mentally disabled teen who may have witnessed a murder. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
Maigret and the Tavern by the Seine RC 56995
by Georges Simenon
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
A condemned man tells Inspector Maigret of a murder he witnessed six years before. Maigret's
subsequent investigation leads him to a world of adultery, blackmail, loan sharks, and a group of drinking
buddies. Some violence. 1932.
Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses and Maigret Has Scruples RC 56996
by Georges Simenon
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Two mysteries featuring French Chief Inspector Maigret. In Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses, the
scion of an old family is murdered and his death is blamed on a burglar. In Maigret Has Scruples, a man
walks into the police station to say that his wife is trying to kill him. 1958.
The Devil's Banker RC 57008
by Christopher Reich
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
British intelligence and the CIA battle a terrorist organization by following its money trail. After four
colleagues are murdered, English accountant Adam Chapel and agent Sarah Churchill track the enemy to
Saudi Arabia and finally to America. But Adam begins to mistrust Sarah's allegiance. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003.
The Perfect Summer RC 57009
by Luanne Rice
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
The lives of Bay McCabe and her three children are torn apart by the disappearance of her husband, local
banker Sean, who has embezzled money. When Sean is later found murdered Bay turns to former
schoolmate and widower Danny Connolly for support. Bestseller 2003.
Diary RC 57011
by Chuck Palahniuk
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
As her husband lies comatose following a suicide attempt on Waytansea Island, former art student Misty
Wilmot suffers mysterious ailments alleviated only by painting. Her mother-in-law and doctor
suspiciously pressure her to resume her artwork despite the illness. Seemingly spirit-possessed, Misty is
destined to comply. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2003.
Home before Dark RC 57014
by Susan Wiggs
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
With her eyesight failing, photojournalist Jessie Ryder wants to see the daughter she gave up for
adoption to her sister sixteen years earlier. Returning to her Texas hometown, Jessie confronts her sister
and daughter--and meets a man. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003.
The Last Juror RC 57381
by John Grisham
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Clanton, Mississippi; 1970. Twenty-three-year-old Willie Traynor buys the bankrupt county paper and
begins building circulation. He inflames readers with his reporting of a young widow's rape and murder
by Danny Padgitt, who threatens his jury with revenge if they convict him. Years later Padgitt returns for
retribution. Some strong language. Bestseller 2004.
The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler RC 56034
by James Giblin
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Biography of the German political leader whose racial prejudice and personal ambition shaped World
War II. Traces Hitler's life and career from his birth in Austria in 1889 to his death in Berlin in 1945.
Briefly discusses this tyrant's legacy. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Siebert Award. 2002.
The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present RC 56140
by Robert D. Johnston
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Historical overview of the guiding principles that shaped our nation. Highlights political debates,
examines social issues, and profiles several people who defended their beliefs. Includes the text of a few
major historical documents. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.
Hana's Suitcase RC 56454
by Karen Levine
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
The life story of a young Czechoslovakian girl killed in the Holocaust in 1944 as gradually unraveled by
a museum director and her students in 1998 Tokyo. Their efforts to learn about Hana began when they
acquired the suitcase and a few personal belongings the girl had carried to Auschwitz. For grades 5-8.
2002.
Who Is Baseball's Greatest Pitcher? RC 56549
by Jeff Kisseloff
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Kisseloff compares statistics for thirty-three of baseball's greatest starting pitchers and invites the reader
to decide who is the best. Companion to Who Is Baseball's Greatest Hitter? (RC 50693). For grades 5-8.
2003.
Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever RC 56555
compiled by Ilana Weitzman and others
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Collection of over 1,500 riddles, puns, tongue twisters, and long and short jokes for everyone who enjoys
zany humor. Also contains facts on humor history, favorite comedians, sitcoms, and tips on delivery
style. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia RC 56559
by Catherine Reef
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Examines the history of this West African nation from its founding in 1822 by the American
Colonization Society through the turmoil of political upheavals in the late twentieth century. Discusses
the difficulties faced by former American slaves settling in the African rain forest and the consequences.
For grades 5-8. 2002.
Oman RC 56566
by Calvin H. Allen
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
History of the country of Oman, including its role in the Middle East and its struggle to become a modern
state. Also discusses Ibadism--the form of Islam followed by the Omani people--and its influence on
government affairs. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
Empires of Mesopotamia RC 56574
by Don Nardo
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Describes the first civilizations--including the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians--that developed in
the plains area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers that is now part of modern Iraq. Includes
descriptions of the archaeological studies that revealed the history of Mesopotamia. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2001.
Crocheting RC 56577
by Gwen Blakley Kinsler and Jackie Young
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Easy-to-follow instructions for learning the basic stitches--the chain and single crochet--to make a flower
daisy chain, scarf, bookmark, hair band, purse, belt, beaded scrunchee, or "lapghan" (small afghan).
Explains the techniques of fringing, beading, and sewing squares and rectangles together for these
projects. For grades 3-6. 2003.
Syria RC 56578
by John Morrison
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
A history of the Middle Eastern country of Syria, focusing on its role in the political climate of the
twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
Mesopotamia RC 56588
by Pamela F. Service
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the history, social order, religion, and accomplishments of the Middle East area between the
Euphrates and Tigris Rivers that is now part of Iraq. Known as the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia
was famed for its rich culture which spread throughout the world and still has some influence even today.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
Muhammad RC 56638
by Demi
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
A short biography of the prophet Muhammad (who died in A.D. 632)--a major figure in the Islamic
religion. Discusses Muhammad's role as a messenger of God, his revelations from the angel Gabriel that
became the Koran, and the observances faithful Muslims should practice in their daily routine. For
grades 3-6. 2003.
Freedom Roads: Searching for the Underground Railroad RC 56736
by Joyce Hansen and Gary McGowan
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Explains the difficulty of finding factual evidence about secret activities conducted more than a hundred
years ago to help runaway slaves escape to freedom. Discusses research at several archaeological sites
and written records in legal codes and household accounts to trace the history of the Underground
Railroad. For grades 5-8. 2003.
Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes RC 56757
by Patti B. Geil and Tami A. Ross
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen
safety tips and advice for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts.
Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003.
Killer Superbugs: The Story of Drug-Resistant Diseases RC 56765
by Nancy Day
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Day discusses the history of antibiotics and shows how overprescription makes them less effective,
leading to disease strains that cannot be treated by standard drugs. Explores some possible solutions to
this problem. For grades 6-9. 2001.
A Life like Mine RC 56768
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses basic rights of children and examines the situation of specific young people in various
countries around the world. Covers such essentials as water, food, home, health, schooling, play time,
safe environment, and equal opportunity. Produced in association with UNICEF. For grades 3-6. 2002.
Polio RC 56770
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses the various types of polio, ranging from mild childhood disease to paralysis, and the
development of vaccines to stop the virus. Covers the history of this crippling illness, famous patients
like President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and researchers Dr. Albert Sabin and Dr. Jonas Salk. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Bedouin of the Middle East RC 56784
by Elizabeth Losleben
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Describes the Arab nomads who have lived for centuries in desert regions of many Middle Eastern and
North African countries. Discusses the plants and wildlife of their desert home, their history and culture,
and their social customs and traditions. For grades 3-6. 2003.
Sojourner Truth RC 56798
by Peter Roop and Connie Roop
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Biography of a woman who was born a slave in 1797 and struggled through many heartaches to become a
free human being. Known as Belle until she changed her name to Sojourner Truth, she endured years of
cruel treatment before running away to freedom. For grades 3-6. 2002.
Ten Kings and the Worlds They Ruled RC 56814
by Milton Meltzer
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
Biographical sketches of ten powerful monarchs who reigned in past centuries--beginning with
Hammurabi of Mesopotamia, who was famous for his code of laws, and ending with Peter the Great of
Russia who wanted to modernize his country. Discusses how they used and abused power. Companion to
Ten Queens: Portraits of Power (RC 46941). For grades 6-9. 2002.
Do Tornadoes Really Twist? Questions and Answers about Tornadoes and Hurricanes RC 56828
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Provides answers to a variety of questions about these violent storms--causes, effects, and when and
where they occur. Includes information on safety measures to take when these weather conditions are
predicted. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters RC 56830
compiled by Harold Holzer
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
A collection of Lincoln's writings including some early poems, private letters at significant moments in
his life, public speeches, and pieces related to issues in his presidency. Each is prefaced by a brief note to
provide historical context. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Béisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends RC 56837
by Jonah Winter
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players who were active in the sport from 1900 to
1960 and who pioneered the game in their own countries and in the United States. Includes profiles of
José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Avila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe
Alou. For grades 3-6. 2001.
The War Within: A Novel of the Civil War RC 53795
by Carol Matas
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
December, 1862. Thirteen-year-old Hannah Green and her pro-Confederate Jewish family are
shopkeepers in Holly Springs, Mississippi, which is occupied by Union troops. When General Grant
orders the evacuation of Jews from the area, Hannah's views on slavery and the war begin to change. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Meet Kaya: An American Girl RC 55342
by Janet Shaw
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
The Pacific Northwest, 1764. When Kaya and her family join other members of the Nez Perce tribe to
fish for red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes
historical notes on the Nez Perce Indians. For grades 2-4. 2002.
Nim's Island RC 55604
by Wendy Orr
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Nim loves living on a remote island with her scientist father. When he's temporarily missing at sea, Nim
has emergencies requiring more than her pet sea lion and iguana's company. Her new e-mail pal comes to
rescue Nim and winds up being rescued herself. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Stage Fright on a Summer Night: Magic Tree House, Book 25 RC 55609
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to London in 1600, they meet William
Shakespeare. He needs two boys to be actors in his play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Jack is chosen,
but has a bad case of stage fright. For grades 2-4. 2002.
Night of the Living Gerbil RC 55795
by Elizabeth Levy
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Sam is sorry that he teased his younger brother, Robert, about his sick pet gerbil, named Exterminator,
after its death. So Sam has the gerbil stuffed by a taxidermist to cheer Robert up. But his plan does not
work out the way he hopes. For grades 2-4. 2001.
Hannah of Fairfield RC 55797
by Jean Van Leeuwen
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
In 1777, Hannah Perley of Fairfield, Connecticut, faces new challenges--from saving the life of a baby
lamb to helping the family prepare her fifteen-year-old brother Ben to join the colonial army during the
American Revolutionary War. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time: The Third Book of Their Adventures RC 55802
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
It's summer--time for Henry and his big dog, Mudge, to go on a picnic, for Henry to give Mudge a bath
with the garden hose, and for Henry to be king of the green hill where Mudge is a dragon. For grades K-3. 1987.
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees: The Fifteenth Book of Their Adventures RC 55803
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Richard Magesis
1 cassette
Henry and his 180-pound dog, Mudge, go to their first family reunion. At his cousin Annie's house,
Henry's relatives have fun together and make Mudge welcome. For grades K-3. 1997.
A Corner of the Universe RC 55807
by Ann M. Martin
read by Simone Siekaly
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Hattie experiences a tragic summer in 1960 when her young, mentally ill uncle Adam
comes to stay with her grandparents. Hattie befriends him, but no one knows how to handle his moods,
least of all Adam himself. For grades 6-9. 2002.
The Healer's Keep RC 56150
by Victoria Hanley
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
When the Healer's Keep is attacked by dark forces, Princess Sara--daughter of Queen Torina of The Seer
and the Sword (RC 56128)--and the foreigner Dorjan join forces with the runaway slave girl Maeve and
freeman Jasper to defend it. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Daughter of Madrugada RC 56264
by Frances M. Wood
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
After the United States wins the war with Mexico in 1848, the de Haro family faces many changes on
their California ranch. Thirteen-year-old Cesa must choose between her grandfather who wants to remain
Mexican and her father and brothers who embrace modern ways and become Americans. For grades 5-8.
2002.
Refugee Boy RC 56269
by Benjamin Zephaniah
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Alem Kelo is half Ethiopian and half Eritrean. When war breaks out between Ethiopia
and Eritrea in the 1990s, Alem's father takes him to England to keep him safe. He abandons Alem in
London and returns to Africa to work for peace. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
Abarat RC 56273
by Clive Barker
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Boredom leads Candy Quackenbush out of school and into the vast prairie outside Chickentown,
Minnesota, where she begins a fantastic adventure to the Abarat. Strange creatures greet, guide, and
frighten her on the journey through the islands of the magical realm. Some strong language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Rowan and the Zebak RC 56294
by Emily Rodda
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
When Rowan's younger sister Annad is abducted by the Zebak tribe, an ancient enemy of Rin, Rowan
sets out to rescue her. As in Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (RC 56293), the youth must use his
wits to solve the rhyming riddle and accomplish his dangerous mission. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Missing since Monday RC 56360
by Ann M. Martin
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Maggie and her older brother Mike are left to care for their half sister Courtenay while
their father and stepmother take a long-awaited vacation. Courtenay is declared a missing child when she
fails to return home from preschool. Life becomes a nightmare for the family. For grades 5-8. 1986.
The Merlin Conspiracy RC 56442
by Diana Wynne Jones
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Roddy and her dyslexic friend Grundo, a younger brother figure, suspect that Merlin's sudden death was
murder. When another teenager, Nick, appears from an alternate British world, the three combine their
emerging magical talents to investigate, unaware of the dangers they will confront. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2003.
Book of Greek Myths RC 56456
by Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette (Reissue)
Humorous, earthy retellings of the adventures of the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient
Greece. For grades 4-7. 1962.
Alexandra's Scroll: The Story of the First Hanukkah RC 56463
by Miriam Chaikin
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
Alexandra is unusual because she can read and write in the Jerusalem of some two thousand years ago.
She tells the story of the dangers facing Jews and the events of 165 B.C.E. that are commemorated in the
holiday of Hanukkah. For grades 4-7. 2002.
The Ghost Belonged to Me RC 56479
by Richard Peck
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette (Reissue)
The comic adventures of Alexander, Blossom Culp, and their friends set in the Midwest, along the
Mississippi River, in 1913. Story includes exploding steamboats, a prophetic ghost, and an "exorcism."
Precedes Ghosts I Have Been (RC 56480). For grades 5-8. 1975.
Ghosts I Have Been RC 56480
by Richard Peck
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette (Reissue)
Bluff City, 1914. Blossom Culp develops extraordinary psychic powers, but they unexpectedly misfire on
her. Sequel to The Ghost Belonged to Me (RC 56479). For grades 5-8. 1977.
Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants RC 56509
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Copying a classmate's homework one day gets Junie B. in trouble with her teacher, who explains about
cheating. The next day Junie B.'s friend Herbert helps her on a spelling test--sharing answers isn't
cheating, is it? For grades K-3. 2003.
The Boy Who Saved Baseball RC 56513
by John H. Ritter
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
The fate of a small California town rests on one baseball game. The local team must win to prevent land
from being sold to developers. Twelve-year-old Tom Gallagher hopes to achieve victory using the hitting
secrets of a disgraced professional baseball player and a mysterious stranger. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 2003.
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime RC 56525
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Junie B. is delighted to receive a mushy, gushy "valentime"--as she calls it--from a secret admirer. When
she finds out who he is, she is surprised. For grades K-3. 1999.
The Journal of Augustus Pelletier: The Lewis and Clark Expedition RC 56552
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
After fourteen-year-old Gus runs away from his stepfather, he keeps a journal of his adventures with the
Corps of Discovery in 1804 and 1805--as they head up the Missouri River. Gus's good handwriting and
familiarity with the Indian language make him useful to Lewis and Clark. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Dork on the Run RC 56553
by Carol Gorman
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Jerry Flack has been trying to change his image since Dork in Disguise (RC 50111) and reluctantly
agrees to run for sixth-grade class president. Unfortunately Jerry finds his opponent, Gabe Marshall,
playing dirty tricks on him. For grades 4-7. 2002.
The Checkmate Hero RC 56571
by T. Simon Lee
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Bryan, a computer genius, hesitates at first when his ex-best friend Jake asks him to catch
a spy ring using a computerized chess program to steal military secrets. Because a cute classmate is
involved in the mystery, Bryan and his buddies in the "Brainiac" club help the FBI snag the culprits. For
grades 6-9. 2000.
Mickey and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure RC 56599
by Dan Gutman
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Joe Stoshack plans to travel back in time to the 1951 World Series, using his Mickey
Mantle baseball card. Instead, he goes back to 1944 and meets the Milwaukee Chicks, one of the few all-female professional baseball teams in the history of the game. For grades 4-7. 2003.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold RC 56601
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Mr. Putter's cat, Tabby, can't comfort him when he catches a cold. Then their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry,
has the good idea to use her dog, Zeke, for some special deliveries. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3.
2002.
Heir Apparent RC 56628
by Vivian Vande Velde
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
While playing a total immersion virtual reality game full of medieval kings and intrigue, fourteen-year-old Giannine learns that demonstrators protesting such pastimes have damaged the equipment she's
connected to. She must win the game quickly or face brain damage. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Keeper of the Doves RC 56632
by Betsy Byars
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
In the late 1890s, Amen McBee enjoys learning words and making poems. She is wary of Mr. Tominski,
a mysterious man who tends doves on her family's property, but it is the animosity of her twin sisters, the
Bellas, that provokes a tragedy. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Spike It! RC 56635
by Paul Mantell
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
Unhappy at having to share bedroom space, friends, and family with her new stepsister Michaela when
her widower father remarries, thirteen-year-old Jamie is further dismayed when Michaela joins her
school volleyball team and becomes a star player. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Time Pieces: The Book of Times RC 56690
by Virginia Hamilton
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Valena interweaves reports of summer events such as seeing the aurora borealis, surviving a tornado, and
going to an amazing circus with family stories about her ancestor's travel on the Underground Railroad
and the cruelties of long ago. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Betrayed: Jennie McGrady Mystery, Book 7 RC 56693
by Patricia H. Rushford
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Jennie McGrady travels to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana to help her aunt whose husband, Native
American Jeff White Cloud, has been injured in an explosion. At her relatives' dude ranch, Jennie
discovers enemies and a surly cousin. Sequel to Dying to Win (RC 56688). For grades 6-9. 1996.
Valley of Death RC 56707
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Ashley is kidnapped while the Landons are in Death Valley National Park. While
searching for her, her brother Jack finds a missile testing site as well as the key to what's killing the
desert's bighorn sheep. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Once upon a Marigold RC 56708
by Jean Ferris
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When Christian was six, he ran away to live with a troll in a cave where he was happy inventing things.
Eleven years later he meets Princess Marigold, whom he has loved from afar, and discovers a plot against
her and her father. For grades 5-8. 2002.
The Wee Free Men RC 56709
by Terry Pratchett
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this tale set in Discworld, a young witch-to-be named Tiffany teams up with the Wee Free Men, a clan
of six-inch-high blue men, to rescue her kidnapped baby brother and ward off a sinister invasion from
Fairyland. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
Sahara Special RC 56774
by Esmé Raji Codell
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Sahara is failing fifth grade, but her mother knows she doesn't belong in special education. Instead,
Sahara repeats the regular class, this time with a new teacher, Madame Poitier, who believes that rules
should be positive, like "yes, listen," not negative, like "no talking." Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 2003.
Fire and Wings: Dragon Tales from East and West RC 56791
edited by Marianne Carus
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Fifteen stories about dragons. "The Fourth Question: A Chinese Legend," tells about dragons of long ago
and far away. "The Last of the Dragons" by E. Nesbit is set in the modern days of cars, buses, and
gasoline. For grades 3-6. 2002.
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner RC 56804
by Laurence Yep
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
A Chinese boy nicknamed Runt is twelve when his parents send him to California by ship in 1852. He
keeps a journal about joining his uncle and other Chinese miners in the gold fields, finding a job, and
having adventures in a new world. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Hidden Talents RC 56815
by David Lubar
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
After being expelled from three schools, eighth-grader Martin Anderson is sent to a boarding facility for
misfits and problem students. He realizes his new pals Torchie, Cheater, Flinch, Lucky, and Trash have
psychic abilities causing their problems, and he discovers something surprising about himself too. For
grades 5-8. 1999.
Kensuke's Kingdom RC 56829
by Michael Morpurgo
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
After eleven-year-old Michael and his dog Stella are washed overboard from his parents' sailboat near
Australia, they wake up on an apparently deserted island. But Michael's signal fire brings an angry,
elderly man--Kensuke--out of the forest. As they gradually learn to trust each other, Kensuke teaches
Michael survival skills. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Pan y Vino para el Camino: Relatos de Abnegación y Valerosas Acciones que Suscitaron un Cambio de
Vida (Stone Soup for the World: Life Changing Stories of Kindness and Courageous Acts of Service)
RC 56951
recopilado por Marianne Larned
leído por María Pino
4 cassettes
La directora de una organización sin motivos de lucro, presenta una colección de cien relatos recopilados
de treinta paises que delinean los esfuerzos de personas quienes por sus acciones de benevolenica se
dedican a la ayuda de sus vecinos y al mejoro de sus comunidades. La autora también ofrece consejos
para inscribirse en programas voluntarios para el bién de la comunidad. (Anthology of one hundred
stories from thirty countries about dedicated individuals working with their neighbors to help build better
communities and futures through simple acts of goodwill. Larned, the director of a national nonprofit
education organization, also offers information on how to join volunteer efforts.) 1998.
Guía Médica de Remedios Caseros: Miles de Sugerencias y Técnicas que Usted Puede Utilizar para
Resolver Cualquier Problema Cotidiano de Salud (Home Remedy Medical Guide: Thousands of
Suggestions and Techniques You Can Use to Cure any Common Health Problem) RC 56952
por Editores de Prevention Magazine
leído por Juan Ramírez
7 cassettes en 2 envases
Compendio de remedios caseros para curar más de 138 enfermedades y malestares comunes, desde la
acedía a las verrugas. Está arreglado alfabeticamente por queja y los remedios están basados en los
consejos de más de 500 médicos y especialistas. (Alphabetically arranged compendium of home cures for
138 common diseases and complaints, ranging from acid reflux to varicose veins, and based on advice
provided by more than 500 doctors and specialists.) 1992.
Manual del Guerrero de la Luz (Warrior of the Light: A Manual) RC 56953
por Paulo Coelho
leído por Juan Ramírez
1 cassette
Presenta una colección de breves ensayos filosóficos que siguen el prólogo de un hombre que regresa a la
playa de su niñez. Allí se le inspira escribir acera del "Guerrero"--el que sabe comprender el milagro de
la vida. Acompaña a El Alquimista (RC 46982). [A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the
brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his childhood. There he is inspired to write about
the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to El
Alquimista (RC 46982).] 1998.
La Secta del Dragón Bicéfalo (The Sect of the Two-Headed Dragon) RC 56954
por Ralph Barby
leído por Juan Ramírez
1 cassette
Moses Pacific Savage, fundador de la Universidad Liberty Gardens de Artes Marciales, enseña a sus
estudiantes preparándoles para carreras policiales por todo el mundo. Pero la mercenaria Secta del
Dragón Bicéfalo, fundada por déspotas y corporaciones siniestros, intenta destruir a Savage y con él, su
escuela de artes marciales. (Moses Pacific Savage, founder of the Liberty Garden Martial Arts Academy,
prepares students for careers in law enforcement all over the world. But the mercenary sect of the Two-Headed Dragon, funded by unscrupulous governments and corporations, is determined to wipe out both
him and his school.) 1977.
Yo Compré un Castillo (I Bought a Castle) RC 56955
por Ralph Barby
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
La viuda Joan Wood compre un baúl siniestro en una subasta londinense. Adentro encuentra un castillo
en miniatura que no falta detalle alguno. Pronto descubre que hay un espíritu malo que habita el pequeño
castillo y que amenaza a todos que se acerquen. (Widow Joan Wood buys a sinister-looking chest at a
London auction, and inside she finds a miniature model castle, perfect in every detail. She quickly finds
that an evil associated with the castle threatens all who come into contact with it.) 1976.
En la Espuma del Mar (Amid the Froth of the Sea) RC 56959
por Rafael Bardom
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Isis, una joven hermosa y vibrante, pasa el veraneo en la playa con sus padres. Pasa los días nadando,
bronceándose, y saliendo con sus amigos. Pero las cosas cambian para Isis cuando aparece su atractiva tía
Marga acompañada por su novio--un joven hombre guapo y afable. (Young, beautiful, vibrant teenager
Isis spends the summer with her parents at the beach. She enjoys swimming, sunbathing, and going out
with her friends. But her life is turned upside down when her youthful aunt Marga turns up with a young
fiancé in tow.) 1984.
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